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M196 RWL

1994 Vauxhall Senator

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,611 mi
Last recorded162,611 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Senator143,700 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 RWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 162,611 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 163,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2008 158,874 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 158,874 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 158,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 155,329 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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M196 RWL is a 1994 Vauxhall Senator in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M196 RWL, 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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M196 RWL is a 1994 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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