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D540 MFF

1987 Vauxhall Belmont

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Belmont58,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 MFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2008 92,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,466 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 86,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 85,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel arches corroded n/s and o/s

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

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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D540 MFF is a 1987 Vauxhall Belmont in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D540 MFF, 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 D540 MFF registered?

D540 MFF is a 1987 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 5 February 1987.

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