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J909 BYC

1991 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,317 mi
Last recorded116,317 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Senator112,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ909 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2009 116,317 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,735 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 114,735 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 113,559 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 111,121 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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J909 BYC is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 112,887 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 J909 BYC, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J909 BYC registered?

J909 BYC is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 25 October 1991.

Is J909 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J909 BYC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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