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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL BELMONTs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:55.34%
(The average a petrol VAUXHALL BELMONT year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:459 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|16
Registration plate lamp issues14
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Headlamp aim out of alignment9
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Registration plate issues8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Rear brake application uneven7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Front brake application uneven6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Rear brake binding2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly |2.5.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Brake hose damaged1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis/spring platform (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Rear Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |1.1.16 |b| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired ciol sping hanger holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.E.1b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1

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