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F88 STP

1989 Vauxhall Belmont

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,791 mi
Last recorded73,791 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Belmont58,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 STP
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 73,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body corroded

rear outer wheel arches taped up

Pass 8 May 2019 71,068 miles

Nearside Rear rust on l/h and r/h rear wheel arch

Pass 20 Apr 2018 69,631 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/srear wheel arches rusty (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear both rear tyres only just in legal limit

Nearside Rear n/sand o/s rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 May 2017 67,768 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion rust on outer body on wheel arce (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rust on outer body on wheel arce (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 65,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play upper suspension mounting (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion body rust round rear wing area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play suspension mounting (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 63,058 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 58,456 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 58,456 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 96,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 54,097 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 52,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2009 46,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2008 42,594 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,919 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 35,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 35,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 32,050 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2005 32,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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F88 STP is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F88 STP, 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 F88 STP registered?

F88 STP is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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