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RIW 5412

1989 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

144,129 mi
Last recorded144,129 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Senator102,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 5412
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2006 144,129 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 143,968 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 143,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RIW 5412 is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 102,834 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 RIW 5412, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of RIW 5412?

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What year was RIW 5412 registered?

RIW 5412 is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 19 January 1989.

Is RIW 5412 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 5412 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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