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E37 MDU

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,115 mi
Last recorded36,115 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE37 MDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,115 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,115 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,042 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 30,042 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,398 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 23,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,826 miles

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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E37 MDU is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E37 MDU, 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 E37 MDU registered?

E37 MDU is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E37 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E37 MDU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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