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P746 STW

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,013 mi
Last recorded147,013 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 STW
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 147,013 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Mar 2012 147,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Dec 2010 143,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Dec 2009 139,812 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 139,812 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 135,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2008 135,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 131,905 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 131,904 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 123,752 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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P746 STW 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 60%.

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 P746 STW, 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 P746 STW registered?

P746 STW is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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