1991 Vauxhall Senator 3.0L Petrol · J898 OBW
1991 Vauxhall Senator (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 119,792 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL SENATOR
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Feb 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J898 OBW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
- 119,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J898 OBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Vauxhall Senator (J898 OBW) between February 2007 and August 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
J898 OBW Mileage History
- 02/02/2007106,501 mi
- 15/06/2009109,614 mi+3,113 mi
- 15/06/2009109,614 mi
- 14/06/2010110,997 mi+1,383 mi
- 20/06/2011113,056 mi+2,059 mi
- 20/06/2011113,056 mi
- 22/06/2012114,105 mi+1,049 mi
- 22/06/2012114,105 mi
- 12/06/2013115,147 mi+1,042 mi
- 13/06/2013115,150 mi+3 mi
- 12/06/2014153,881 mi+38,731 mi
- 13/06/2014153,886 mi+5 mi
- 02/06/2015116,652 mi-37,234 mi
- 27/05/2016117,792 mi+1,140 mi
- 27/05/2016117,792 mi
- 17/06/2017118,448 mi+656 mi
- 28/06/2019118,493 mi+45 mi
- 28/06/2019118,493 mi
- 06/08/2021119,792 mi+1,299 mi
Average of roughly 916 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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