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P129 XBO

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,251 mi
Last recorded90,251 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 XBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 90,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 77,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaking from engine †

Pass 21 Dec 2005 67,179 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 67,170 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P129 XBO is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P129 XBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P129 XBO registered?

P129 XBO is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P129 XBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 XBO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P129 XBO have outstanding finance?

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