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P35 OAV

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,810 mi
Last recorded87,810 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 OAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2008 87,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,810 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 87,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 79,588 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 79,588 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 79,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

light scratches on wind screen

n/s door mirror cracked on glass

Fail 30 Jun 2006 68,723 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,723 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 68,723 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P35 OAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P35 OAV, 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 P35 OAV registered?

P35 OAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P35 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P35 OAV shows 9 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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