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P359 KYD

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,138 mi
Last recorded118,138 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 KYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,138 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 114,969 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 111,265 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 102,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 97,846 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 97,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,629 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 90,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 81,838 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 81,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 72,992 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P359 KYD is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P359 KYD, 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 P359 KYD registered?

P359 KYD is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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