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R101 BKR

1998 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,001 mi
Last recorded114,001 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Sintra96,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 BKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 114,001 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 29 Apr 2010 103,990 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2008 100,827 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 100,827 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 95,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 94,385 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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R101 BKR is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Sintra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 96,884 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 R101 BKR, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Sintra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R101 BKR registered?

R101 BKR is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R101 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 BKR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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