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F262 RFA

1989 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,473 mi
Last recorded130,473 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2005
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Senator102,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF262 RFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2005 130,473 miles

bonnet struts defective

n/s front outer sill corroded

o/s and n/s Rear wings damged and repaired

o/s rear lens cracked and repaired

rear seats removed

two centre exhaust mountings missing

Fail 30 Nov 2005 130,442 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

All tyres low pressure

bonnet struts defective

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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F262 RFA is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F262 RFA, 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 F262 RFA registered?

F262 RFA is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F262 RFA safe to buy?

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