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K494 RAB

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Grey Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,976 mi
Last recorded39,976 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 RAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 39,976 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 33,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,957 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,117 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,847 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 30,521 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,318 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,091 miles

both front lower arm inner front bushes starting to crack

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 22 May 2006 26,355 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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K494 RAB is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Grey with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K494 RAB, 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 K494 RAB registered?

K494 RAB is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K494 RAB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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