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G288 VNR

1989 Vauxhall Belmont

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,886 mi
Last recorded60,886 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Belmont58,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 VNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,886 miles

corrosion on :- sills, and rear wheel arches, floor sections, both front wings, and o/side rear top shock absorber mounting point

Fail 13 Aug 2010 60,886 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on :- sills, and rear wheel arches, floor sections, both front wings, and o/side rear top shock absorber mounting point

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,773 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf wing and osr &nsr wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2009 60,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf wing and osr &nsr wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,393 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front cross member corroded and holed o/s (strong advise)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,777 miles

coolant loss from engine

corrosion on sills and body panels

front number plate damaged

n/side trackrod end slightly out of alignment

slight freeplay in o/side rear hub

surface corrosion on remaining steel brake pipes

Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,837 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 58,837 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

corrosion on front suspension and steering components

n/side trackrod end slightly out of alignment

surface corrosion on remaining steel brake pipes

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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G288 VNR is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Belmont models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 58,487 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 G288 VNR, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Belmont is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G288 VNR registered?

G288 VNR is a 1989 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 30 August 1989.

Is G288 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G288 VNR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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