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E72 PNX

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

11,110 mi
Last recorded11,110 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE72 PNX
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 11,110 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipe/hose from tank - cracked

both front outer lower sill areas corroded

both inner lower sill areas corroding

brake servo corroding / corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 11,110 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded offside (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel pipe insecure offside (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipe/hose from tank - cracked

both front outer lower sill areas corroded

both inner lower sill areas corroding

brake servo corroding / corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 10,938 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 10,935 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 10,685 miles

Nearside Front and rear body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 10,685 miles

Brake performance not tested Rear wheel cylinder leaking/ brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and rear body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 9,111 miles

Nearside wing mirror has movement

Offside centre brake pipe corroded

exhaust blow from front

front brake pads very low

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 7,288 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 7,288 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 5,849 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 5,848 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 4,427 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 2,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 2,813 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 1,488 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 1,488 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 170 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 98,607 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,818 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 96,818 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 94,915 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 Dec 2008 92,895 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 92,895 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 90,574 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 90,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 88,435 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 85,949 miles

n/s/f brake hose perrished

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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E72 PNX is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 E72 PNX, 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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E72 PNX is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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