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P31 BDF

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 BDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,526 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 88,425 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 81,880 miles

slight wear in sreeringrack

Pass 16 May 2007 74,264 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 74,263 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,138 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at front

front brake discs slightly scored and starting to pit

front brake pads getting low

offside rear handbrake noisy and slightly low on effort

oil leaks poss gearbox

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear tyres wearing on edges

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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P31 BDF is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P31 BDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P31 BDF registered?

P31 BDF is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 19 April 1997.

Is P31 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P31 BDF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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