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P59 RHK

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,975 mi
Last recorded76,975 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP59 RHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 76,975 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Fail 19 May 2008 71,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 71,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2007 63,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 63,828 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 55,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 44,899 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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P59 RHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P59 RHK, 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 P59 RHK registered?

P59 RHK is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P59 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P59 RHK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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