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J11 VXL

1992 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,209 mi
Last recorded154,209 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Senator122,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 154,209 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 155,297 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 154,203 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 154,203 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 154,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 153,334 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 152,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 151,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

fronts of both rear wing fibre glassed

nearside rear wheel arch tack welded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 151,877 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

fronts of both rear wing fibre glassed

nearside rear wheel arch tack welded

offside rear inner lamp not working

Pass 1 Nov 2011 151,064 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside centre exhaust rubber mount missing

offside inner wing by strut top covered in fibre glass

tack welds on repair on nearside rear wing

Fail 31 Oct 2011 151,051 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside centre exhaust rubber mount missing

offside inner wing by strut top covered in fibre glass

tack welds on repair on nearside rear wing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 150,421 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 148,680 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 148,680 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 148,027 miles

damage to front screen noted

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

minor wear in steering system noted

slight freeplay at steering wheel

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Nov 2007 147,266 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 145,817 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

borderline damage to front screen

Pass 2 Dec 2005 144,704 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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J11 VXL is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J11 VXL, 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 J11 VXL registered?

J11 VXL is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is J11 VXL safe to buy?

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