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J979 DCL

1991 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,920 mi
Last recorded117,920 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Senator112,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 DCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2007 117,920 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 117,920 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 May 2006 113,817 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J979 DCL is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J979 DCL, 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 J979 DCL registered?

J979 DCL is a 1991 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 29 November 1991.

Is J979 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J979 DCL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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