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P593 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,947 mi
Last recorded123,947 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2011 123,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise offside front fog lamp lens is smashed

both rear tyres worn low on the inner edges

front power steering pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front wheel arch liner is catching on the tyre

Oil leak

radiator support mounting snapped on the offside

Pass 18 May 2010 117,913 miles

Child seat in N/S/R.

Child seat in O/S/M.

Child seat in O/S/R

Fuel pipes corroded.

Multiple oil leaks from engine.

N/S/F wiper split.

N/S/R numberplate light dull.

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

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

No rear wash.

O/S/F lower arm bush splitting(slight)

O/S/F wiper split.

O/S/R tyre badly cracking.

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

Radiator mounting rotten.

Slight PAS leak from rack.

Fail 18 May 2010 117,913 miles

Child seat in N/S/R.

Child seat in O/S/M.

Child seat in O/S/R

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Multiple oil leaks from engine.

N/S/F wiper split.

N/S/R numberplate light dull.

Nail in O/S/R tyre.

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

No rear wash.

O/S/F lower arm bush splitting(slight)

O/S/F wiper split.

O/S/R tyre badly cracking.

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

Radiator mounting rotten.

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Slight PAS leak from rack.

Pass 13 May 2009 112,974 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 102,538 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 102,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2007 95,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 95,308 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2006 90,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2006 90,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P593 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P593 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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P593 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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