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F689 FRB

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

42 mi
Last recorded42 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF689 FRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2010 42 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 96,068 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 96,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 92,656 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 92,656 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 90,883 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 90,863 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 88,408 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 88,387 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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F689 FRB is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F689 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 F689 FRB registered?

F689 FRB is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F689 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F689 FRB shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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