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P656 KDC

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,931 mi
Last recorded139,931 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 KDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 139,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 134,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 127,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 126,207 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2008 122,751 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 117,656 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 117,656 miles

Service 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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P656 KDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P656 KDC, 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 P656 KDC registered?

P656 KDC is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P656 KDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 KDC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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