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F903 BUH

1989 Vauxhall Belmont

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,878 mi
Last recorded79,878 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Belmont58,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF903 BUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 79,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SOME CORROSION OF O/S & N/S BOOT FLOOR PANALS ABOVE REAR CHASSIS LEG EXTENSIONS(NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,878 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SOME CORROSION OF O/S & N/S BOOT FLOOR PANALS ABOVE REAR CHASSIS LEG EXTENSIONS(NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,418 miles

FRONT NO/ PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 24 Apr 2012 79,409 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

FRONT NO/ PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,808 miles

FRONT NO. PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

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

REAR VALANCE CORRODED NOT WITHIN PESCRIBED AREA

SLIGHT CORROSION O,S OUTER SILL OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Apr 2011 78,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT NO. PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N,S,F TYRE INNER TREAD CRACKING

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

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

REAR VALANCE CORRODED NOT WITHIN PESCRIBED AREA

SLIGHT CORROSION O,S OUTER SILL OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,281 miles

N/S REAR FOG LAMP DAMAGED & LAMP NOT OPERATING

Fail 19 Mar 2010 78,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S REAR FOG LAMP DAMAGED & LAMP NOT OPERATING

Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,712 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 77,712 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 77,085 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 77,085 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 76,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 75,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 75,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

N/S DOOR MIRROR INSECURE/SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF REAR END OF BOOT FLOOR PANAL ABOVE REAR CHASSIS LEGS NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

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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F903 BUH is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 F903 BUH, 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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F903 BUH is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 4 April 1989.

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