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P187 XWP

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,907 mi
Last recorded121,907 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 121,907 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 121,661 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,323 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise condition of o/s/f door trim panel

advise lift in both front lower ball joints

advise rear most seats[seven seater]not fitted

advise slight damage to both outer sills

advise slight play in steering rack

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 89,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Sep 2008 89,265 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,933 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,593 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 71,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

park brake effort low on n/s/r

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 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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