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P596 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,275 mi
Last recorded126,275 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 126,275 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 126,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 113,640 miles

Oil leak

Rear passenger seats (except nearside rear) not fitted at time of inspection

Rear towing eye corroded

little reserve travel in handbrake mechanism

nearside front fog lamp insecure

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2007 100,391 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 90,040 miles

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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P596 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Grey 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 P596 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 P596 RKX registered?

P596 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P596 RKX safe to buy?

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