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J400 PEL

1993 Vauxhall Senator

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,790 mi
Last recorded167,790 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Senator129,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 PEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 167,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 167,675 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 167,665 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 167,629 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 167,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 167,515 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 167,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 167,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 174,015 miles

several under body sections have slight surface corrosion, ok at test.

Pass 13 Jun 2015 173,748 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 173,603 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 172,961 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 194,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear floors 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

several chassis sections 1st stages of corrosion efficient at time of test.

Pass 6 May 2011 194,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s rear floors 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.

several chassis sections 1st stages of corrosion efficient at time of test.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 194,386 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 194,386 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 186,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 178,284 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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J400 PEL is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator in Red with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 129,158 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 J400 PEL, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J400 PEL registered?

J400 PEL is a 1993 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 27 April 1993.

Is J400 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J400 PEL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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