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P220 PSG

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,650 mi
Last recorded124,650 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 PSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 124,650 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

abs light flickered on during test

handbrake travel high

n/s/r handbrake effort low

wipers deteriated

Fail 17 Jan 2008 121,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2007 113,257 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 113,257 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 105,199 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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P220 PSG 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 P220 PSG, 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 P220 PSG registered?

P220 PSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 3 April 1997.

Is P220 PSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 PSG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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