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F433 SNO

1989 Vauxhall Senator

Gold Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,386 mi
Last recorded178,386 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Senator102,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF433 SNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 178,386 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 178,385 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2007 171,714 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 171,712 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 171,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2006 164,971 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 164,819 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

plastic sill covers fitted on outter sills

slight corrosion on front chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2005 156,716 miles

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

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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F433 SNO is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator in Gold with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F433 SNO, 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 F433 SNO registered?

F433 SNO is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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