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H69 OAJ

1991 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,380 mi
Last recorded172,380 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Senator112,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH69 OAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 172,380 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 172,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 172,284 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 170,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

battery insicure

bonnet latched down but has movement

brake pipes coated

most of vehicle underside painted

off side & near side front tyres perishing

off side front outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of structure or mounting point

off side front scuttle pannel corroded

rear fog lamp brightness

Fail 5 Mar 2013 170,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

battery insicure

bonnet latched down but has movement

brake pipes coated

most of vehicle underside painted

off side & near side front tyres perishing

off side front outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of structure or mounting point

off side front scuttle pannel corroded

rear fog lamp brightness

Pass 17 Feb 2012 168,506 miles

Bonnet although does close and appears secure requires adjustment to fully close it in the correct closed position, suggest this is attended to ASAP

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 168,418 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 166,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing and getting low on tread

Fail 2 Mar 2011 166,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing and getting low on tread

Pass 1 Mar 2010 162,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 161,888 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 158,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 152,579 miles

Driver seat belt just starting to fray

N/S/F chassis rail starting to corrode by steering idler mounting

N/S/F outer sill corroding and holed(NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA)

O/S indicator warning light inoperative,

O/S/F S/B/P starting to corrode

Stone chip in windscreen O/S

Fail 28 Feb 2008 152,579 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Driver seat belt just starting to fray

N/S/F chassis rail starting to corrode by steering idler mounting

N/S/F outer sill corroding and holed(NOT WITHIN A PRESCRIBED AREA)

O/S indicator warning light inoperative,

O/S/F S/B/P starting to corrode

Stone chip in windscreen O/S

Pass 5 Mar 2007 146,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 146,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 141,447 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 141,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Senator?

Based on 11,018 MOT tests across 2,349 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
2,043
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 695
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 660
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 638
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465
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H69 OAJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 112,887 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Senator fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H69 OAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Senator typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H69 OAJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 23 April 1991.

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