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J794 VDP

1992 Vauxhall Senator

Blue Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,664 mi
Last recorded97,664 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Senator122,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 VDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,664 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust rubber mount broken off

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox cooler pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear wing heavily corroded and holed

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 97,664 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Exhaust rubber mount broken off

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox cooler pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear wing heavily corroded and holed

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,162 miles

Gearbox cooler pipes corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to all suspension compoments

Pass 9 Sep 2021 97,032 miles

Front Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Front Windscreen damaged

Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 4 Sep 2021 97,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Front Windscreen damaged

Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2007 87,885 miles

both front tyres weraing on inner edges

front and rear discs slightly discloured

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

pad warning light on dash

slight movement in both rear beam axel bushes

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat fitted

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts

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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J794 VDP is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator in Blue with a 2,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J794 VDP, 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 J794 VDP registered?

J794 VDP is a 1992 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 29 April 1992.

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