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K501 ABH

1992 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,568 mi
Last recorded140,568 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Senator122,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK501 ABH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 140,568 miles

front discs rusting

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks on engine

slight seepage or grease around outer driveshaft gaiters

underside heavily waxed-not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 17 Aug 2009 140,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front discs rusting

fuel pipes rusty

oil leaks on engine

slight seepage or grease around outer driveshaft gaiters

underside heavily waxed-not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2008 133,543 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and screw in tread of offside rear

front to rear brake pipe heavily waxed

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs rusting

sill covers fitted - not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 5 Sep 2008 133,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres close to limit and screw in tread of offside rear

front to rear brake pipe heavily waxed

offside front brake pipe starting to rust

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs rusting

sill covers fitted - not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 11 Sep 2007 124,989 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion outer and underbody

slight play in nearside idler arm

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2007 124,989 miles

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

slight corrosion outer and underbody

slight play in nearside idler arm

surface corrosion on some brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2006 116,530 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 116,530 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight play in nearside idler arm. (Steering)

surface corrosion on some other brake pipes

underbody corrosion at sill corners in particular

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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K501 ABH is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 122,163 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 K501 ABH, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K501 ABH is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 18 November 1992.

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