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E480 NVV

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,229 mi
Last recorded31,229 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE480 NVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,229 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 31,227 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,451 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 22,422 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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E480 NVV is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E480 NVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E480 NVV?

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What year was E480 NVV registered?

E480 NVV is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E480 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E480 NVV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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