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P105 SNG

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

172,952 mi
Last recorded172,952 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 SNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 172,952 miles

front headlamp lenses are deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 May 2013 167,639 miles

Oil leak

front o/s and n/s headlamp lenses deteriorating.

o/s/f wishbone bush staring to deteriorate.

Pass 4 May 2012 164,778 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone front bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 May 2011 161,303 miles

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)

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to deteriorate.

surface rust forming round sills.

Fail 7 May 2011 161,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps starting to deteriorate.

surface rust forming round sills.

Pass 8 May 2010 157,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 151,137 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 146,031 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 11 May 2007 140,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 133,400 miles

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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P105 SNG is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P105 SNG, 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 P105 SNG registered?

P105 SNG is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P105 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P105 SNG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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