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A11 FVK

1998 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,982 mi
Last recorded81,982 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Sintra96,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 FVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from filter contaminating o/s/f wishbone

passenger door mirror taped in place

Fail 18 Oct 2012 81,978 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from filter contaminating o/s/f wishbone

passenger door mirror taped in place

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 71,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,638 miles

drivers seat loose

Fail 11 Sep 2009 70,634 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat loose

Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 67,414 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 60,113 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 60,113 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Sintra?

Based on 31,621 MOT tests across 4,278 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,278
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,716
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,314
position lamp(s) not working 1,501
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A11 FVK is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Sintra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 96,884 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 Sintra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 FVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Sintra typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Sintra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 FVK registered?

A11 FVK is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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