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E378 FFG

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,793 mi
Last recorded97,793 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE378 FFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,793 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 97,645 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 88,447 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front shocks soft

right front lower joint locking pin incorrect type

Fail 19 Jul 2006 87,878 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

front exhaust pipe mounting bracket is broken

off side front seat belt buckle trim missing

off side sun visor is missing

oil leak

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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E378 FFG is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E378 FFG, 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 E378 FFG registered?

E378 FFG is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 9 June 1988.

Is E378 FFG safe to buy?

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