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F798 LGS

1989 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,625 mi
Last recorded67,625 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Belmont58,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF798 LGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,625 miles

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

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

slight brake bind n/s front

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,475 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 66,464 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 65,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2009 65,122 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 83,587 miles

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

both outer sills rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear brake hose ferrule rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2007 61,964 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferulles rusted

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,304 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 60,286 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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F798 LGS is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F798 LGS, 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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What year was F798 LGS registered?

F798 LGS is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 23 January 1989.

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