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P144 HWL

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,101 mi
Last recorded120,101 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 HWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 120,101 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 120,101 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 118,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wiper motor and linkege worn and noisy but working

rear rear seats not fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2008 115,679 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 115,675 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 108,893 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 108,743 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light, nearside rear and offside centre seat belt stalk covers loose, slight fluid leak on steering rack, both steel brake pipes across rear axle and front brake flexi ferrels starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 98,136 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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P144 HWL is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P144 HWL, 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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P144 HWL is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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