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F478 TVT

1989 Vauxhall Senator

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,258 mi
Last recorded184,258 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Senator102,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 TVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 184,258 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 181,618 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 178,718 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 176,340 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 176,337 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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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F478 TVT is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F478 TVT, 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 F478 TVT registered?

F478 TVT is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F478 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F478 TVT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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