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K515 VUE

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Black Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,797 mi
Last recorded200,797 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK515 VUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 200,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer pipe damaged and holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link top and bottom boots. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/ Sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill / rear jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear frame - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner steering link arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom drop link boots. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill/ Sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill / rear jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear frame - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member/ Radiator support (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor under spare wheel holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Sill cover fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sill.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inner face of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Sill cover fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sill.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 199,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 190,776 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 190,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 181,993 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 173,082 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 173,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 167,632 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 158,903 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 158,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 145,728 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 145,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 135,080 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 132,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 132,393 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 133,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 132,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 132,292 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 132,286 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 131,968 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 104,950 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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K515 VUE is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Black with a 2,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K515 VUE, 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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K515 VUE is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 19 April 1993.

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