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J10 VCM

1992 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,456 mi
Last recorded123,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Senator122,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 VCM
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 123,456 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 118,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 113,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 108,998 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 108,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing at bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing at bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,516 miles

Nearside Front door mirror missing glass

Offside Front door hinges worn slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at pump hose (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 101,207 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2016 93,006 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 92,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,796 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 85,798 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,742 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 85,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,271 miles

tow bar electrics not working correctly

Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 83,783 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2009 83,144 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 83,102 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,866 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,923 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,876 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 74,350 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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J10 VCM is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 122,163 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 J10 VCM, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J10 VCM registered?

J10 VCM is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J10 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 VCM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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