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K497 PAB

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Green Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,365 mi
Last recorded59,365 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 PAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,365 miles

Central Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 59,090 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,501 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,971 miles

Front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,959 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Tyre cracked / perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,155 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes starting to split

front discs getting rusty.

front number plate cracked

handbrake cable gaiter's split.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,815 miles

Auxillary belt cracked and perished

Both handbrake cable gaiters have split

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in the steering box

Slight movement in both front strut tops

Fail 26 Sep 2014 55,815 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Auxillary belt cracked and perished

Both handbrake cable gaiters have split

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in the steering box

Slight movement in both front strut tops

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,915 miles

N/S/F and Both rear tyres wall's cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,204 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,204 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracked and perished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,554 miles

Oil leak

transmission fluid leaking fro, rear differential

Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,895 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,248 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,734 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 47,698 miles

front nearside tyre worn on outer edge

poor pattern nearside head light moisture inside lens

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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K497 PAB is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Green with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K497 PAB, 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 K497 PAB registered?

K497 PAB is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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