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J491 DYD

1992 Vauxhall Senator

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,486 mi
Last recorded120,486 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Senator122,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 DYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 120,486 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion to n/s/f sill panel

corrosion to o/s/f sill panel

engine aux belt perished

fuel hose on fuel filter at rear perished and cracked

n/s/f tyre side wall perished and cracked

n/s/f washer jet partarly blocked

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

sill covers fitted to vehicle unable to check sill panels fully

vehicle overheats

Fail 30 Jul 2008 120,486 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion to n/s/f sill panel

corrosion to o/s/f sill panel

engine aux belt perished

fuel hose on fuel filter at rear perished and cracked

n/s/f tyre side wall perished and cracked

n/s/f washer jet partarly blocked

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

sill covers fitted to vehicle unable to check sill panels fully

vehicle overheats

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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J491 DYD is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J491 DYD, 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 J491 DYD registered?

J491 DYD is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is J491 DYD safe to buy?

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