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G168 XVW

1989 Vauxhall Belmont

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,536 mi
Last recorded27,536 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Belmont58,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 XVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 27,536 miles

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2026 27,536 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2025 26,527 miles

Underbody and Floor slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 26,285 miles

Underbody and Floor slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,758 miles

Underbody and Floor slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 25,369 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 25,363 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 24,867 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 24,736 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 24,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 24,630 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2012 23,921 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 15,992 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,921 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 5,906 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,581 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 96,572 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,973 miles

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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G168 XVW is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G168 XVW, 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 G168 XVW registered?

G168 XVW is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 20 September 1989.

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