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F657 FRB

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,192 mi
Last recorded81,192 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF657 FRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,060 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 80,622 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,206 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 79,866 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 79,860 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on inside

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,464 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,982 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres cracking slightly on inner sidewalls

Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,339 miles

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

both front and o\s\r tyres sidewalls crazed no cords visible

Fail 14 Aug 2008 78,315 miles

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

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

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

both front and o\s\r tyres sidewalls crazed no cords visible

Fail 21 Aug 2007 77,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s & o/s front brakes binding slightly

o/s/rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2007 77,820 miles

n/s & o/s front brakes binding slightly

o/s/rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2006 77,078 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 76,263 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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F657 FRB is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F657 FRB, 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 F657 FRB registered?

F657 FRB is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F657 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F657 FRB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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