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G48 VJV

1989 Vauxhall Belmont

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,094 mi
Last recorded1,094 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Belmont58,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG48 VJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 1,094 miles

n/s outer sill showing corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2007 960 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brakes binding slightly

fuel pipes showing heavy corrosion (2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 94,694 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 94,693 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 77,278 miles

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

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

interior mirror not secure

Fail 18 Nov 2005 77,110 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

interior mirror not secure

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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G48 VJV is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G48 VJV, 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 G48 VJV registered?

G48 VJV is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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