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P738 TBJ

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

148,484 mi
Last recorded148,484 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 TBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 148,484 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2008 148,484 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 148,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 141,818 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 141,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering leaking slightly plus nearside front tyre has a nail in it and front brake discs are wearing

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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P738 TBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P738 TBJ, 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

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What year was P738 TBJ registered?

P738 TBJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P738 TBJ safe to buy?

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