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P481 CUY

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,767 mi
Last recorded63,767 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,767 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,536 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 62,536 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,101 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 58,802 miles

oil leak

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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P481 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P481 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P481 CUY registered?

P481 CUY is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P481 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 CUY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P481 CUY have outstanding finance?

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