1988 Vauxhall Senator MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Senator models manufactured in 1988, based on 261 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
This page shows all Senator cars tested in 1988. Want to see how cars built in 1988 hold up over time?
View 1988 Vauxhall Senator vintage page → (63.9% current pass rate)1988 Vauxhall Senator MOT Analysis
The 1988 Vauxhall Senator has an MOT pass rate of 64.4% based on 261 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 113,911 miles on the odometer. With a 35.6% failure rate, the 1988 Senator is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1988 Vauxhall Senator is Brakes, responsible for 0.8% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400.
Top failures specific to 1988 models only. The overall Senator page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 0.8% | 2 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 113,911 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.07 | 0.8% | 2 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1988 Vauxhall Senator has an MOT pass rate of 64.4% based on 261 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 113,911 miles on the odometer. With a 35.6% failure rate, the 1988 Senator is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1988 Vauxhall Senator, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With an average mileage of 113,911 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Brakes — 0.8% of failures
Brakes issues account for 0.8% of MOT failures on 1988 Vauxhall Senator models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.