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F101 LVM

1989 Vauxhall Belmont

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Belmont58,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 LVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,370 miles

The n/s rear outer sill is becoming weak with corrosion.

The o/s front crossmember under the radiator has slight corrosion .

The o/s rear tyre tread is worn near the limit and the inner tread is distorted slightly.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The n/s rear outer sill is becoming weak with corrosion.

The o/s front crossmember under the radiator has slight corrosion .

The o/s rear tyre tread is worn near the limit and the inner tread is distorted slightly.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

n/s/f chassis corroded next to gearbox mount

o/s front cross member corroded

water leak from radiator

Fail 21 Apr 2010 83,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

fuel hoses into engine bay badly perrished

n/s/f chassis corroded next to gearbox mount

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre tread becoming distorted

o/s front cross member corroded

water leak from radiator

Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,237 miles

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

The front crossmember under the radiator is becoming corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 68,237 miles

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

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

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

The front crossmember under the radiator is becoming corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,155 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 62,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,730 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 55,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,702 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 49,702 miles

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

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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F101 LVM is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Belmont models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 58,487 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 F101 LVM, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Belmont is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F101 LVM is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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