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B700 JTO

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,145 mi
Last recorded135,145 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB700 JTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 135,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 134,597 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 132,881 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 131,980 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 131,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 131,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 131,132 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 130,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 129,707 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 129,428 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 129,390 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 129,132 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 128,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 126,333 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Senator?

Based on 11,018 MOT tests across 2,349 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
2,043
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 695
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 660
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 638
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465
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B700 JTO is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 66,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Senator fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B700 JTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Senator typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B700 JTO registered?

B700 JTO is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B700 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B700 JTO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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