1990 Vauxhall Senator 3.0L Petrol · H516 BFL
1990 Vauxhall Senator (3.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 146,255 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL SENATOR
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H516 BFL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 146,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H516 BFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Vauxhall Senator (H516 BFL) between September 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s front (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is like”.
H516 BFL Mileage History
- 09/09/2025139,736 mi
- 11/09/2025139,746 mi+10 mi
- 08/09/2026146,255 mi+6,509 mi
Average of roughly 6,543 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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