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P75 FTF

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,727 mi
Last recorded130,727 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 FTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2012 130,727 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places

all indicators fading

brake pipes at rear corroded but cant be inspected properly due to wire covering

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage

front brake discs worn & corroded

front exhaust mount bracket snapped

front wipers clashing

osr tyre worn on onner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2011 123,816 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 123,811 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 117,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 117,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 107,356 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 97,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f tyre some perishing of sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2008 97,016 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f tyre some perishing of sidewall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 87,706 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 87,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r indicator starting to fade

rear discs rusty

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,284 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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P75 FTF is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P75 FTF, 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 P75 FTF registered?

P75 FTF is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P75 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P75 FTF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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