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J657 DYC

1992 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

62,532 mi
Last recorded62,532 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Senator122,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ657 DYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 62,532 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,425 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 61,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pipes covered in under seal

o/s/f inner track rod end has slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2020 60,435 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake pipes covered in under seal

o/s/f inner track rod end has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,672 miles

both front flexi hose ferrules corroded

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 16 Oct 2018 57,807 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,659 miles

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

brake pipes covered in under seal

engine oil leaks

inner edge o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 13 Sep 2017 55,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer, small hole (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes covered in under seal

engine oil leaks

inner edge o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,306 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 54,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,708 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,886 miles

front discs slightly pitted on inside edges

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,270 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 52,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,270 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,616 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,800 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,714 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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J657 DYC is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J657 DYC, 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 J657 DYC registered?

J657 DYC is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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