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E948 RPW

1988 Vauxhall Belmont

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,432 mi
Last recorded81,432 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Belmont56,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE948 RPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2006 81,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 77,345 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 77,345 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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E948 RPW is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E948 RPW, 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 E948 RPW registered?

E948 RPW is a 1988 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 16 March 1988.

Is E948 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E948 RPW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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