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K766 KGU

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,723 mi
Last recorded97,723 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK766 KGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,723 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,417 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 93,417 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 88,638 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 79,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 78,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,942 miles

Offside lower windscreen cracked.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,072 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,562 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 58,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner sill ends slightly corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wing at steering box slightly corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner sill ends slightly corroded

n/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s/f inner wing at steering box slightly corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2007 168,465 miles

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

o/s & n/s outer sills at rear starting to corrode.

Fail 10 Dec 2007 168,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

o/s & n/s outer sills at rear starting to corrode.

Fail 2 Jan 2007 162,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

no. plate numbers & letters closely spaced.

o/s & n/s rear sills & wheel arches corroded & starting to weaken.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 162,204 miles

no. plate numbers & letters closely spaced.

o/s & n/s rear sills & wheel arches corroded & starting to weaken.

Pass 9 Dec 2005 157,080 miles

both wipers split, still clear.

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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K766 KGU is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K766 KGU, 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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K766 KGU is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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