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D252 TPP

1987 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,752 mi
Last recorded18,752 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Belmont58,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD252 TPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,752 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

heavy corrosion of rear chassis sills and suspension mounting panels

o/s/r quater panel heavily corroded and holed

Fail 20 Dec 2007 18,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes 23% out of balance

heavy corrosion of rear chassis sills and suspension mounting panels

o/s/r quater panel heavily corroded and holed

Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,801 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 14,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 11,105 miles

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

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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D252 TPP is a 1987 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D252 TPP, 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 D252 TPP registered?

D252 TPP is a 1987 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 8 July 1987.

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