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P187 BFH

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,243 mi
Last recorded88,243 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 BFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 88,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,981 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 84,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 83,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 83,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over the axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 83,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe comes over to axel (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front subframe mounts corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,814 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 73,723 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,267 miles

initial smoke from engine when first started up but clears

offside front wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust manifold blow

Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front spring seat rubber touches spring

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 72,511 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front spring seat rubber touches spring

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,912 miles

damp around steering rack

rear seats not fitted ar time of fest

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,245 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 634,425 miles

nsr seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2012 64,425 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,892 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 58,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,278 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2008 52,295 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 52,295 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,791 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box heatshield loose.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2006 47,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,096 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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P187 BFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P187 BFH, 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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P187 BFH is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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