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P121 RFL

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 RFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 83,157 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 77,144 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 77,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 72,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P121 RFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P121 RFL, 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 P121 RFL registered?

P121 RFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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