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D159 YRS

1987 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,153 mi
Last recorded80,153 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Belmont58,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 YRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2010 80,153 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 80,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,192 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 67,676 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,578 miles

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

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

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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D159 YRS is a 1987 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Belmont models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 58,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D159 YRS, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Belmont is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D159 YRS registered?

D159 YRS is a 1987 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 7 May 1987.

Is D159 YRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D159 YRS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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