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K559 YWL

1993 Vauxhall Senator

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,810 mi
Last recorded198,810 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK559 YWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 198,810 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 198,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 196,805 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 196,805 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 193,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 190,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 188,789 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 188,660 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 185,770 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2005 181,012 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

cats been removed

engine oil leak sump rocker cover

o/s/r wheel binding

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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K559 YWL is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K559 YWL, 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 K559 YWL registered?

K559 YWL is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K559 YWL safe to buy?

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