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JFM 2Y

1986 Vauxhall Senator

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,509 mi
Last recorded69,509 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Senator66,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFM 2Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 69,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 68,595 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from t joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 67,188 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from t joint to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 66,497 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,734 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near idaler mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 64,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near idaler mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,140 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

nearside/offside front tyres slightly perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, under spring (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,256 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, under spring (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corosion on n/s/f of inner wheel arch not considerd excessive

corrosion on o/s/f or chassis not in prescribed area or excessive

n/s/f tyre starting to crack around edges

o/s/f tyre starting to crack around edges

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2015 61,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corosion on n/s/f of inner wheel arch not considerd excessive

corrosion on o/s/f or chassis not in prescribed area or excessive

n/s/f tyre starting to crack around edges

o/s/f tyre starting to crack around edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,503 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking round outer edge of tread

small area of corrosion by n/s/f strut top

Fail 25 Jun 2014 60,503 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all 4 tyres cracking round outer edge of tread

rear exhaust mtg broken

small area of corrosion by n/s/f strut top

Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front offside chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,057 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,596 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,898 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,068 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 53,068 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,179 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 51,179 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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JFM 2Y is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 66,482 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 JFM 2Y, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JFM 2Y is a 1986 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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