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L785 SWS

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,124 mi
Last recorded77,124 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL785 SWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded number of rear ones (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 74,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,773 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 73,754 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 72,967 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 72,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,568 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 70,556 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,403 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 67,193 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,929 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 62,959 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 58,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 50,719 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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L785 SWS is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L785 SWS, 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 L785 SWS registered?

L785 SWS is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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