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L520 ULH

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Grey Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,392 mi
Last recorded150,392 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL520 ULH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 150,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 149,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 147,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 147,738 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 147,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 147,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

middle exhaust mount missing but secure

Pass 11 Aug 2014 146,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 146,481 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 145,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 144,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 143,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 143,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 141,885 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 141,881 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,100 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 65,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 64,169 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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L520 ULH is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Grey with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 L520 ULH, 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 L520 ULH registered?

L520 ULH is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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