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P581 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Red Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,849 mi
Last recorded113,849 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2008 113,849 miles

damage to offside outer sill

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

Oil leak

both headlamp patterns poor

nearside front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2007 98,731 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 86,914 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 86,914 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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P581 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Red with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P581 RKX, 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 P581 RKX registered?

P581 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P581 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P581 RKX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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