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F309 JBM

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

10,571 mi
Last recorded10,571 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF309 JBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 10,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 10,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 10,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and offside rear (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 10,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 5,700 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 5,694 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 4,731 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 4,430 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 3,867 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 3,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 3,298 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 2,223 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 1,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 99,901 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 98,843 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 98,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,181 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 94,833 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 90,618 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 618 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 87,772 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 86,111 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 83,855 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 81,311 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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F309 JBM is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F309 JBM, 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 F309 JBM registered?

F309 JBM is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 13 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F309 JBM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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