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L279 LVT

1994 Vauxhall Senator

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

167,972 mi
Last recorded167,972 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2006
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Senator143,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 LVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2006 167,972 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 167,972 miles

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

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

Suspect blocked exhaust gas flow appears restricted

coolant leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2006 167,972 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Breather pipe distorted

Engine misfire † †

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

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

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

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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L279 LVT is a 1994 Vauxhall Senator in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L279 LVT, 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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What year was L279 LVT registered?

L279 LVT is a 1994 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L279 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L279 LVT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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