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L862 GUD

1993 Vauxhall Senator

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,668 mi
Last recorded198,668 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL862 GUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 198,668 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 198,668 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion off side inner wing

Pass 27 May 2016 198,668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 198,668 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 198,668 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 198,668 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit and cracking sidewalls on nearside front and offside front tyres

some corrosion to nearside front and offside front brake pipes

Fail 12 Aug 2013 198,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery charge lamp staying on

coolant low warning lamp staying on

corrosion to nearside front and offside front brake pipes

some cracking of sidewalls nearside front and ofside front tyres also offside rear tyre worn close to wear limit

Pass 9 May 2011 198,668 miles

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

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

advice- under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2009 198,668 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls perished slightly.

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

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

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

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly.

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 198,668 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Both front tyre sidewalls perished slightly.

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

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

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

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly.

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 198,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to crack in side walls

Fail 9 May 2008 198,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to crack in side walls

Pass 8 May 2007 197,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 197,772 miles

slight cracking on outer walls of rear tyres.

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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L862 GUD is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L862 GUD, 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 L862 GUD registered?

L862 GUD is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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