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K779 BSX

1992 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,661 mi
Last recorded96,661 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Senator122,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 BSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 96,661 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 96,613 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,163 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,695 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,723 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 86,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,182 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 77,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 72,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,256 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,923 miles

Offside Front brake hose ferrules corroded

rear tyres at 2.5mm

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,837 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,049 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,935 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear subframe mounting rubbers starting to wear

rear wheel arch edges corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,571 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,578 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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K779 BSX is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K779 BSX, 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 K779 BSX registered?

K779 BSX is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K779 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K779 BSX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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