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P108 VGC

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,483 mi
Last recorded72,483 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 VGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,483 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 72,483 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s beam pattern poor

rear centre lap belt repaired

Pass 3 Aug 2007 65,894 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 65,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 65,893 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear brake discs all slightly worn

Main beam warning lamp comes on with headlamp switch

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

No proper headlamp beam pattern due to faulty main beam switch

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 59,833 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 59,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both door sills damaged

offside rear tyre inner tread worn

rear exhaust box damaged

slight exhaust leak from middle exhaust box

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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P108 VGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P108 VGC, 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 P108 VGC registered?

P108 VGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P108 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 VGC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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