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F537 VBF

1989 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,305 mi
Last recorded93,305 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Senator102,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF537 VBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2006 93,305 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 92,847 miles

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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F537 VBF is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator in Red 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 F537 VBF, 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 F537 VBF registered?

F537 VBF is a 1989 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F537 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F537 VBF 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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