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P474 GRA

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,006 mi
Last recorded106,006 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 GRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 106,006 miles

damage to o/s/f sill

repair to n/s mirror

Fail 16 Nov 2009 105,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

damage to o/s/f sill

Fail 18 Nov 2008 158,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

condition on o/s/r tyre borderline

engine over heating

n/s mirror broken

n/s wiper parking

Pass 18 Nov 2008 158,958 miles

condition on o/s/r tyre borderline

engine over heating

n/s mirror broken

n/s wiper parking

Pass 13 Dec 2007 149,253 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

footbrake travel

handbrake travel

headlamp aims

Pass 23 Jan 2007 142,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 142,067 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 142,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P474 GRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P474 GRA, 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 P474 GRA registered?

P474 GRA is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P474 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P474 GRA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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