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P464 FTO

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,512 mi
Last recorded114,512 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 FTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 114,512 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 114,489 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 110,548 miles

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

advise - front discs are replaced fairly soon - look worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 105,751 miles

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

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

advise - next time front pads are changed - will also need discs

advise - slight play o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 101,098 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 97,109 miles

advise - nearside tyre perished on sidewall - needs replacing soon

advise - slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2007 93,405 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 89,478 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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P464 FTO is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P464 FTO, 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 P464 FTO registered?

P464 FTO is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P464 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P464 FTO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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