MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL SENATORs year 1990

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Pass percent:52.63%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL SENATOR year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:1,045 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	131
Headlamp aim out of alignment	81
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	70
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	48
Registration plate lamp issues	39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	37
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	32
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	30
Registration plate issues	30
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	29
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	29
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	11
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Windscreen has damage	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly \|2.5.B.1b\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL SENATORs year 1990

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