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P36 OPU

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,218 mi
Last recorded210,218 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 OPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 210,218 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 196,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre on limits on inner edge and has cuts below limits should be replaced soon.

oil level switch leaking

Fail 20 Jan 2010 196,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre on limits on inner edge and has cuts below limits should be replaced soon.

o/s headlamp pattern could be better

oil level switch leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2009 180,823 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Rear brake pads low,2.5mm.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 167,469 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 157,549 miles

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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P36 OPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,962cc 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 P36 OPU, 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 P36 OPU registered?

P36 OPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P36 OPU safe to buy?

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