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L814 TEM

1994 Vauxhall Senator

Grey Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,910 mi
Last recorded92,910 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Senator143,700 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL814 TEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 92,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,910 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,867 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 92,865 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 92,865 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear axle bearings excessively worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 92,827 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2012 92,827 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2011 92,806 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 89,416 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 82,459 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 78,376 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 78,376 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 75,534 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 71,833 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 71,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L814 TEM is a 1994 Vauxhall Senator in Grey with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L814 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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L814 TEM is a 1994 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L814 TEM safe to buy?

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