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J42 JEU

1992 Vauxhall Senator

Green Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,212 mi
Last recorded183,212 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Senator122,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ42 JEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 183,212 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH PANEL

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

HEAVY CORROSION ON N/S REAR CHASSIS MEMBER

Fail 1 Sep 2008 183,208 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH PANEL

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

HEAVY CORROSION ON N/S REAR CHASSIS MEMBER

N/S REAR TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT

Pass 27 Jul 2007 178,929 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES RUSTY ON INNER EDGES.

N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 15 Jun 2006 174,713 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 174,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on both front brake disc surfaces.

parking brake only just meets requirement,19% only.

some unbalance of front service brakes.

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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J42 JEU is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator in Green with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J42 JEU, 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 J42 JEU registered?

J42 JEU is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J42 JEU safe to buy?

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