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P588 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,194 mi
Last recorded91,194 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 91,194 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 91,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

air bag lamp on

Fail 24 Nov 2006 90,865 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 82,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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P588 RKX 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 P588 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.

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What year was P588 RKX registered?

P588 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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