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Vauxhall Senator

Silver · Petrol · 1991 · 2,969 cc

H797 DFBMOT history

H797 DFB is a silver petrol Vauxhall Senator first used on 9 May 1991. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2024
Mileage
106,121 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H797 DFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Senator
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,969 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
9 May 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2024
Latest MOT test
15 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

H797 DFB was last recorded at 106,121 miles on 15 May 2023, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,629 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
1,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,121 miles
  • 2021 – 105,629 miles
  • 2020 – 104,752 miles
  • 2019 – 103,571 miles
  • 2018 – 102,600 miles
  • 2013 – 100,867 miles
  • 2011 – 98,711 miles
  • 2010 – 97,768 miles
  • 2009 – 96,824 miles
  • 2008 – 94,670 miles
  • 2007 – 91,148 miles
  • 2006 – 88,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,121 miles (+492)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,121 miles
    Test number
    807809290087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass105,629 miles (+877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,629 miles
    Test number
    980541300592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass104,752 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,752 miles
    Test number
    784431615902
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass103,571 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,571 miles
    Test number
    593538230978
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Pass102,600 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,600 miles
    Test number
    736108063240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,867 miles (+2,156)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,867 miles
    Test number
    559344883096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass98,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,711 miles
    Test number
    107291391076
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  8. Fail98,711 miles (+943)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,711 miles
    Test number
    967380591022
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Pass97,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,768 miles
    Test number
    673747470003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,768 miles (+944)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,768 miles
    Test number
    791796770070
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass96,824 miles (+2,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    733026179000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass94,670 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,670 miles
    Test number
    251118978055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    844038787067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,148 miles (+2,230)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    593057687084
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass88,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    88,918 miles
    Test number
    882849786095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H797 DFB

Does H797 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H797 DFB expired on 14 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H797 DFB?
The MOT on H797 DFB expired on 14 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H797 DFB done?
H797 DFB was recorded at 106,121 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2023, an average of 1,005 miles a year.
Has H797 DFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H797 DFB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on H797 DFB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H797 DFB find?
H797 DFB passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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