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K442 VKL

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,571 mi
Last recorded132,571 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK442 VKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 132,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s rear disks slightly pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 132,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s & o/s rear disks slightly pitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 131,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 117,635 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 117,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake fluid around resevoir no signs of leaks

fuel pipes corroded

rear axle bushs starting to split

rear brake flexi pipes ferrules corroded

slight free play in steering box

Fail 11 Nov 2008 117,604 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust middle section cracked and blowing slightly

front number plate slight cracked but readable

slight play in steering box

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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K442 VKL is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K442 VKL, 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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What year was K442 VKL registered?

K442 VKL is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 29 June 1993.

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