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E116 SVR

1987 Vauxhall Belmont

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

1,919 mi
Last recorded1,919 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Belmont58,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE116 SVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 1,919 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 946 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 72,542 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 72,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade slightly torn.

offside rear chassis corroded to excess outwith perscribed areas.

wipers only working on full speed.

Pass 22 May 2013 70,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,567 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,946 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 42,944 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 40,890 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2009 40,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 38,583 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 38,583 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 36,316 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 36,310 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 34,886 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

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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E116 SVR is a 1987 Vauxhall Belmont in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 E116 SVR, 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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E116 SVR is a 1987 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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