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G278 SMB

1990 Vauxhall Belmont

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,365 mi
Last recorded11,365 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Belmont52,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 SMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelBelmont
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,365 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 11,365 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 8,222 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 8,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 6,493 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 6,493 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 4,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 257 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 94,823 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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G278 SMB is a 1990 Vauxhall Belmont in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Belmont models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 52,573 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 G278 SMB, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Belmont is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G278 SMB registered?

G278 SMB is a 1990 Vauxhall Belmont, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G278 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G278 SMB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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