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E239 BBM

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,396 mi
Last recorded86,396 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE239 BBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,396 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 86,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 85,919 miles

N/S/R sill corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,237 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 83,700 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Middle and rear sections of exhaust in poor condition.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 80,945 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 80,944 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Advise O/S front to rear brake pipe corroded.

N/S front to rear brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R brake pipe corroded.

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 80,235 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 80,235 miles

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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E239 BBM is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Belmont models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 56,047 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 E239 BBM, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Belmont is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E239 BBM registered?

E239 BBM is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is E239 BBM safe to buy?

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