Vauxhall Belmont Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Vauxhall Belmont car check
Is the Vauxhall Belmont reliable? We analysed 10,647 real MOT tests across 2,724 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Belmont is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and constant velocity joint gaiter split. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Belmont.
Vauxhall Belmont Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Belmont. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Belmont MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Belmont to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Belmont Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Belmont fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Belmont Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Belmont owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Belmont MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Belmont year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2,140 | 62.1% | 26,418 | 57,968 | 79,393 |
| 1990 | 2,819 | 64.7% | 28,352 | 52,573 | 73,230 |
| 1989 | 2,816 | 63.0% | 29,431 | 58,487 | 76,608 |
| 1988 | 1,326 | 64.5% | 23,432 | 56,047 | 78,238 |
| 1987 | 780 | 65.0% | 30,650 | 58,993 | 76,658 |
| 1986 | 654 | 67.4% | 36,757 | 58,984 | 78,636 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Belmont Last?
Based on 2,724 Vauxhall Belmont vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Belmont Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Belmont MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Belmont
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
67.4% MOT pass rate from 654 tests
62.1% MOT pass rate from 2,140 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Belmont is 1986, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 67.4% across 654 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Belmont Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Belmont THIS CAR | 63.9% | 10,647 | 56,919 mi | 40 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Renault Clio Expression | 78.1% | 4,078 | 86,224 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Belmont trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Belmont has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.9% across 10,647 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Vauxhall Belmont are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1,751 recorded failures), seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (1,361), and constant velocity joint gaiter split (632). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vauxhall Belmont owner drives around 2,080 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Belmont models stay on UK roads for around 40 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.