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P118 GEC

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,029 mi
Last recorded81,029 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 GEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 81,029 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 81,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 71,973 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has slow puncture

Pass 7 Aug 2008 71,973 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has slow puncture

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,463 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 65,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low. front discs corroded

o/s/f indicator has water in

Pass 26 Jul 2006 60,664 miles

front brake discs corroded

front no plate cracked

o/s/f side light misty

o/s/r tyre tread low

rear seat missing

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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P118 GEC is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P118 GEC, 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 P118 GEC registered?

P118 GEC is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 21 June 1997.

Is P118 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 GEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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