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P38 GMD

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

117,541 mi
Last recorded117,541 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 GMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2011 117,541 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre in poor condition (205/65/15v)

offside centre seat missing

offside centre seatbelt not tested

offside number plate lamp cover missing

wiring loom lose under the car

Fail 28 Jan 2010 112,647 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front to rear brake pipes 1 clip missing at front end allowing slight drop

middle row nearside seat missing

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear tyre perished & close to limit

Pass 28 Jan 2010 112,647 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes 1 clip missing at front end allowing slight drop

middle row nearside seat missing

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside number plate light dim

nearside rear tyre perished & close to limit

Pass 4 Feb 2009 108,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2009 108,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

engine oil level high

oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 101,499 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 101,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

damage to offside front outer sill.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 93,887 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2006 93,878 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear parking brake weak

parking brake travel high

Pass 9 May 2006 86,570 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 86,570 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 79,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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P38 GMD is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 P38 GMD, 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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P38 GMD is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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