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L812 TEM

1994 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,031 mi
Last recorded109,031 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Senator143,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL812 TEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 109,031 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 109,031 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing but system well supported (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 109,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,031 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 109,031 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative side & rear (4.4.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 109,031 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 109,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,031 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 109,031 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2012 109,031 miles

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

under body components corroding

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2011 109,031 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet stays do not support bonnet in the open/up position

both f/discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 23 Oct 2010 107,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear main oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2009 104,318 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,334 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 89,754 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 89,017 miles

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

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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L812 TEM is a 1994 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 L812 TEM, 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 L812 TEM registered?

L812 TEM is a 1994 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L812 TEM safe to buy?

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