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P396 CUY

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,401 mi
Last recorded94,401 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,401 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 84,736 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2007 80,836 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,998 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 69,432 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing +front discs in poor condition +rear pads appear low

Fail 23 Dec 2005 69,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front discs in poor condition +rear pads apper low

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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P396 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver 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 P396 CUY, 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 P396 CUY registered?

P396 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P396 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P396 CUY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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