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P795 MBD

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,258 mi
Last recorded132,258 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP795 MBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2014 132,258 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 136,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 136,105 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 129,500 miles

Engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jan 2013 129,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine oil leak

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

exhaust blowing at manifold

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2012 126,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

headlight beam patterns fient

Fail 23 Mar 2012 126,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

headlight beam patterns fient

Pass 4 Mar 2011 122,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 118,021 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 114,055 miles

headlight beam patterns fient

Fail 19 Feb 2009 114,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

headlight beam patterns fient

Pass 21 Feb 2008 109,829 miles

Oil leak

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

wiper mark on screen & management light on

Pass 12 Mar 2007 105,387 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 105,251 miles

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)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 100,881 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 100,863 miles

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

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

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

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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P795 MBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P795 MBD, 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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P795 MBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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