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J899 GCR

1991 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

64,095 mi
Last recorded64,095 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2006
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Belmont57,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 GCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2006 64,095 miles

Previous issued advises still apply

Fail 11 Jul 2006 64,005 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 63,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Corrosion on rear chasis legs

Front brake pads low

Impact damage to near side sill

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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J899 GCR is a 1991 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Belmont models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 57,968 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 J899 GCR, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Belmont is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J899 GCR registered?

J899 GCR is a 1991 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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