MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL SENATORs year 1991

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Pass percent:56.23%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL SENATOR year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:1,179 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	86
Headlamp aim out of alignment	76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	60
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	51
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Registration plate lamp issues	41
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Registration plate issues	21
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	19
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	17
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Windscreen has damage	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	12
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL SENATORs year 1991

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