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L137 BUY

1994 Vauxhall Senator

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Senator143,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 BUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 110,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 110,178 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 108,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bolts to hub (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure bolts to hub (2.7.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 107,343 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 107,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 103,475 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 99,531 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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 2008 91,271 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 90,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 86,281 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 80,560 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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L137 BUY is a 1994 Vauxhall Senator in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 143,700 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 L137 BUY, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L137 BUY is a 1994 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 4 July 1994.

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