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P325 GCH

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,361 mi
Last recorded113,361 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 GCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 113,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise front lower radiator panel corroded.

nearside door mirror damage.

Fail 29 Oct 2011 112,994 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

bottom radiator support corroded

condtion of n/s door mirror

handbrake cable insecure

rear brake pads worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 106,336 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 106,232 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 95,921 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 90,571 miles

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

advise steering rack damp

Fail 13 Oct 2008 90,571 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise steering rack damp

Pass 1 Oct 2007 85,146 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 77,436 miles

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

Oil leak

rear number plate

reservoir cap broken

tranmission leak

wipers faulty park

Fail 11 Oct 2006 77,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

rear number plate

reservoir cap broken

tranmission leak

wipers faulty park

Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,716 miles

Front wishbone bushes unbonded

Off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge †Cracking and perishing to various steering / suspension bushes †Front brake discs corroded †

Rear shock absorber corroded and mounting bushes worn †Surface corrrosion to various brake pipes †Various oil leaks †Exhaust system corroded †

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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P325 GCH is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P325 GCH, 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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P325 GCH is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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