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C253 FYC

1986 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,888 mi
Last recorded84,888 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2006
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Belmont58,984 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC253 FYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2006 84,888 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 84,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

around n/s/r boot corroded

corrosion starting bottom o/s/r windscreen

corrsion o/s/f bottom wing

n/s/f anti roll bar link arm bushes slight ly worn

n/s/f bottom wing starting to corrode

n/s/f head light is damp inside light unit

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Belmont?

Based on 10,647 MOT tests across 2,724 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
2,080
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,751
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,361
constant velocity joint gaiter split 632
Brake pipe excessively corroded 607
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
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C253 FYC is a 1986 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Belmont models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 58,984 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 Belmont fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,751 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C253 FYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Belmont typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Vauxhall Belmont is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C253 FYC registered?

C253 FYC is a 1986 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C253 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C253 FYC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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