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L677 YFT

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,586 mi
Last recorded163,586 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL677 YFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2025 163,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sill corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 163,567 miles

Both sides front chassis is corroded under wheel arches and underside of vehicle

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 163,567 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both sides front chassis is corroded under wheel arches and underside of vehicle

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear from hoses yo calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 163,567 miles

Both sides front outer sills are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shatf centre bearing rubber weak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 163,567 miles

Both sides front outer sills are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Prop shatf centre bearing rubber weak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 163,567 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear letters and numbers too small (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both sides rear inner wheel arches inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer sills are corroded too excess outside prescribe area and not affecting steering or braking

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis under wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2010 153,804 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 151,677 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 151,677 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 151,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 148,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 145,484 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 142,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 138,793 miles

Oil Leak at front of vehicle ( rear of engine / g/box ) †

Oil Leak from rear axle ( o/s driveshaft seal? )

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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L677 YFT is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L677 YFT, 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 L677 YFT registered?

L677 YFT is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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