MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Belmont?
Based on 10,647 MOT tests across 2,724 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E279 EKX is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E279 EKX, 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 E279 EKX registered?
E279 EKX is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 25 May 1988.
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