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B18 PMF

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,018 mi
Last recorded103,018 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 103,018 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 103,018 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,450 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2009 97,296 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 92,678 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 92,678 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2007 88,752 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to radiator lower mounting plate.

damage to drive belt.

damage to nearside front brake pipe (under vehicle).

front lower arms,bushes starting to split.

front tyres badly worn on edges and on legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,041 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 84,041 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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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B18 PMF is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Sintra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 98,992 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B18 PMF, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Sintra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 PMF registered?

B18 PMF is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B18 PMF safe to buy?

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