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F486 TLX

1989 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,176 mi
Last recorded212,176 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Senator102,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF486 TLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2006 212,176 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 211,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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F486 TLX is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,968cc 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 F486 TLX, 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 F486 TLX registered?

F486 TLX is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 6 March 1989.

Is F486 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F486 TLX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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