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K296 DNK

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Grey Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,543 mi
Last recorded74,543 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 DNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,244 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 73,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

O/S/REAR wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,937 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,762 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 69,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,043 miles

N/S slightly detoriated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear disc slightly scored.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 66,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,253 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,280 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear b/pipes rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2006 56,473 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 56,461 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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K296 DNK is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Grey with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 129,158 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 K296 DNK, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K296 DNK is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 16 July 1993.

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