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P34 BDF

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,314 mi
Last recorded156,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 BDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 156,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 156,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 150,336 miles

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

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

front radiator support panel completly corroded away

offside front indicator loose

Fail 22 Apr 2009 150,366 miles

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

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

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

front radiator support panel completly corroded away

offside front indicator loose

Pass 4 Apr 2008 141,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 141,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 131,075 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 131,075 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 116,387 miles

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

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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P34 BDF is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P34 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.

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P34 BDF is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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