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P623 OSG

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,716 mi
Last recorded138,716 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 OSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2011 138,716 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 132,491 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 127,114 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 120,327 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 120,327 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,542 miles

play in n/s front lower balljoint advise replace within 2 m0nths ?

Pass 16 Mar 2006 106,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 106,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

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

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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P623 OSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P623 OSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P623 OSG?

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What year was P623 OSG registered?

P623 OSG is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P623 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P623 OSG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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