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L731 NJO

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

78,237 mi
Last recorded78,237 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL731 NJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,237 miles

Nearside & Offside sills are corroded

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,237 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,756 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner tread

heavy engine oil leak

spare wheel carrier is holed and corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 77,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres are worn on inner tread

heavy engine oil leak

spare wheel carrier is holed and corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,770 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres heavy wear on outer tread possible tracking

engine oil leak

exhaust center pipes have paste repairs

front and rear brake discs pitted and scored

front sections of front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2013 75,763 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres have heavy wear on outer tread possible tracking

front and rear brake discs pitted and scored

heavy engine oil leak

nearside inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2012 73,404 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

gearbox mounting split

gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2012 73,396 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

gearbox mounting split

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,049 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs pitted

gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake discs pitted

gearbox oil leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,876 miles

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

offside front tyre hass excess wear to inner tread

offside rear shocker has slight misting of oil

rear differential has oil leak

slight corrosion to fuel lines

slight free play on nearside steering idler

slight leak to rear silencer

Fail 6 Mar 2010 66,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre hass excess wear to inner tread

offside rear shocker has slight misting of oil

rear differential has oil leak

slight corrosion to fuel lines

slight free play on nearside steering idler

slight leak to rear silencer

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,819 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on dash

brake pads very low

cannot fully inspect rear brake discs due to metal covers fitted

cannot fully inspect underside due to engine covers fitted

nearside rear drive shft boot is insecure

oil leak on gearbox

screen wash light on dash

slight debonding of both main rear axel to body bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2009 61,743 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light on dash

brake pads very low

cannot fully inspect rear brake discs due to metal covers fitted

cannot fully inspect underside due to engine covers fitted

nearside rear drive shft boot is insecure

oil leak on gearbox

screen wash light on dash

slight debonding of both main rear axel to body bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,671 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,665 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES ARE STARTING TO DETERIOATE

N/S/R DRIVE SHAFT INNER BOOT IS SPLIT AND OUTER BOOT IS INSECURE

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 52,403 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 52,403 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2005 51,664 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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L731 NJO is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L731 NJO, 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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L731 NJO is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 10 December 1993.

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