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E775 AKJ

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,964 mi
Last recorded69,964 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE775 AKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

non prescribed area's corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2008 69,964 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

non prescribed area's corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,562 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 66,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 63,560 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 63,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 61,035 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 61,035 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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E775 AKJ 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 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 E775 AKJ, 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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E775 AKJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 7 June 1988.

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