What year Vauxhall Belmont Merit is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1989 Vauxhall Belmont Merit has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 2,891 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Vauxhall Belmont Merit MOT failures?

The most common Vauxhall Belmont Merit MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Vauxhall Belmont Merit — Reliability by Year

8,868 vehicles · MOT data 1987–1990 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Vauxhall Belmont Merit was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1989

100.0% pass rate · 2,891 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1988

50.0% pass rate · 5,159 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1990	—	—	262
1989	100.0%	48,622 mi	2,891
1988	50.0%	28,250 mi	5,159
1987	—	—	556

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