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P515 BCN

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,256 mi
Last recorded100,256 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 BCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2007 100,256 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 100,245 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 82,841 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 82,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

coolant leaking

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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P515 BCN is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P515 BCN, 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 P515 BCN registered?

P515 BCN is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P515 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 BCN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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