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P388 KCF

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,049 mi
Last recorded96,049 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 KCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing

front exhaust in poor condition

windscreen wipers only working at high speed

Pass 5 Nov 2009 91,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,366 miles

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

o/s/r indicator starting to show white

slight play in n/s of steering rack

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 25 Jul 2008 88,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 84,282 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 76,305 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SPLITTING.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING.

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

STRONG ADVISORY, BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,305 miles

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

O/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SPLITTING.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING.

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

STRONG ADVISORY, BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS 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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P388 KCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P388 KCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P388 KCF registered?

P388 KCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P388 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 KCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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