MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,920 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of J979 DCL?
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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.
Does J979 DCL have outstanding finance?
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