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P68 GMD

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,228 mi
Last recorded19,228 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 GMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,228 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 19,137 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,194 miles

both front disc edge corrored

Oil leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2007 7,068 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Fail 26 Sep 2007 7,064 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 26 Sep 2006 127,669 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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P68 GMD is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P68 GMD, 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 P68 GMD registered?

P68 GMD is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P68 GMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P68 GMD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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