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A3 UVS

1989 Vauxhall Senator

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,079 mi
Last recorded26,079 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Senator102,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 26,079 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 25,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,615 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Apr 2012 9,896 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion at fuel pipes under O/S/F wheel arch.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 9,896 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion at fuel pipes under O/S/F wheel arch.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 9,533 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 9,528 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight corrosion to all brake discs

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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A3 UVS is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A3 UVS, 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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What year was A3 UVS registered?

A3 UVS is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A3 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UVS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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