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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Senator. Check any Senator by registration number below.

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83.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.5%

vs Vauxhall Avg

4

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Vauxhall Senator — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Senator has an average MOT pass rate of 83.5%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Senator is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Senator, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Senator performs at MOT across different model years.

1993

Based on 74 vehicles

75.7%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

23.2%

1992

Based on 32 vehicles

84.4%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Retest Rate

10.5%

1991

Based on 57 vehicles

87.7%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

0

Based on 86 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

10.8%

Front Nearside

8.1%

Rear Offside

8.1%

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Vauxhall Senator — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Senator MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Senator?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Senator is 83.5% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Senator?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Vauxhall Senator reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.5%, the Vauxhall Senator is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Senator?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Senator?
Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Senator: 111,129 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Senator to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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