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J329 WJW

1992 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,226 mi
Last recorded182,226 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Senator122,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ329 WJW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 182,226 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing edges

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats rear ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and under sealer on (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 180,071 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner both sides front tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 175,223 miles

Front both sides front tyres slight wearing inner edges

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 170,315 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park break just pass 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places and both sides rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 166,016 miles

both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

both rear outer sills are slightly corroded

engine oil leak

n/s/f anti roll bar d bush is slightly worn

n/s/f drop link bar top ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

o/s/r shock absorber is getting weak

steering track rod end dust cover is deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2017 166,014 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

both rear inner sills are slightly corroded

both rear outer sills are slightly corroded

engine oil leak

n/s/f anti roll bar d bush is slightly worn

n/s/f drop link bar top ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

o/s/r shock absorber is getting weak

steering track rod end dust cover is deteriorating

Pass 18 Aug 2016 161,849 miles

o/s/f wheel inner rim slight distortion

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and is nearing minimum tread

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2016 161,849 miles

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

o/s/f wheel inner rim slight distortion

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and is nearing minimum tread

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 152,628 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 149,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f tyre is worn to 2mm and has perishing cracks

Pass 3 May 2014 149,145 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre is worn to 2mm and has perishing cracks

Pass 16 Mar 2013 146,016 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 143,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 141,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 136,895 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2009 136,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2007 136,880 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 136,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 136,808 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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J329 WJW is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J329 WJW, 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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J329 WJW is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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