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C185 HKL

1986 Vauxhall Belmont

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,028 mi
Last recorded20,028 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Belmont58,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 HKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 20,028 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,445 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 10,440 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 1,330 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 1,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 91,880 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 91,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,339 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 89,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 84,728 miles

offside front wing corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,149 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 68,305 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,080 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,371 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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C185 HKL is a 1986 Vauxhall Belmont in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Belmont models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 58,984 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 C185 HKL, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Belmont is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C185 HKL registered?

C185 HKL is a 1986 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 10 June 1986.

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The MOT history for C185 HKL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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