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P281 CNP

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,810 mi
Last recorded119,810 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 CNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 119,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 110,821 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 114,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S STEERING RACK END PLAY ON LIMIT

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 101,325 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 101,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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P281 CNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Grey with a 2,962cc 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 P281 CNP, 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 P281 CNP registered?

P281 CNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P281 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 CNP 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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