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P5 PSB

1998 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

224,380 mi
Last recorded224,380 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Sintra96,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 PSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 224,380 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 224,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 213,507 miles

Radiator panel corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2007 213,507 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Radiator panel corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,165 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 204,399 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 204,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P5 PSB is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Sintra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 96,884 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 P5 PSB, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Sintra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P5 PSB registered?

P5 PSB is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is P5 PSB safe to buy?

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