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F479 TDE

1989 Vauxhall Belmont

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,643 mi
Last recorded34,643 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Belmont58,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF479 TDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 34,643 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,643 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,003 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck breather hoses perished and holed but on signs of leaking

Fail 13 Jun 2011 34,000 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

fuel filler neck breather hoses perished and holed but on signs of leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,195 miles

SPARE TYRE DAMAGED SIDE WALL AND DEFLATED

Fail 21 May 2009 23,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2009 23,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 32,329 miles

SLIGHT PERISHING OF ALL TYRES

Pass 4 May 2007 32,077 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,667 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 31,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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F479 TDE is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F479 TDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F479 TDE registered?

F479 TDE is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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