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H797 DFB

1991 Vauxhall Senator

Silver Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,121 mi
Last recorded106,121 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Senator112,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 DFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 106,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,752 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 103,571 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 100,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 98,711 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 98,711 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,768 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 97,768 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 96,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,148 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 91,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 88,918 miles

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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H797 DFB is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator in Silver with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H797 DFB, 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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H797 DFB is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 9 May 1991.

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