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F288 RAD

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,253 mi
Last recorded27,253 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF288 RAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,253 miles

Oil leak

both rear lower panels crusty

nearside outer sill crusty

offside front inner wheel arch crusty

under body rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear legs rusty

both rear tyres fethering

surface rust to under body

Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,462 miles

corrosion to rear chassis legs and floor to sills

Pass 17 Sep 2005 13,612 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 13,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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F288 RAD is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F288 RAD, 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 F288 RAD registered?

F288 RAD is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 27 August 1988.

Is F288 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F288 RAD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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