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P678 XYS

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,595 mi
Last recorded99,595 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 XYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2011 99,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both headlights slightly loose

Pass 18 Jan 2010 91,156 miles

both headlights slightly loose

hoses from power steering pump damp

offside rear light lens is cracked

power steering pump appears damp

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in wiper linkage

Fail 15 Jan 2010 91,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both headlights slightly loose

hoses from power steering pump damp

offside rear light lens is cracked

power steering pump appears damp

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in wiper linkage

Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,865 miles

headlamp patterns not very good -- no kick up

rear number plate faded

Fail 29 Jan 2009 83,865 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

headlamp patterns not very good -- no kick up

rear brake pads getting down

rear number plate faded

rear screenwasher not working

Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate faded

Fail 16 Jan 2008 74,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate faded

rear wiper blade frayed

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,784 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 67,784 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

head lamps dim and beam pattern not very good

rear number plate faded

Pass 18 Jan 2006 60,698 miles

head lamp patterns good

rear brake pads getting down

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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P678 XYS is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P678 XYS, 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 P678 XYS registered?

P678 XYS is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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