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R301 DRO

1998 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

178,113 mi
Last recorded178,113 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Sintra96,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 DRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2011 178,113 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 171,775 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 164,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 159,280 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 151,213 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 142,845 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 135,702 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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R301 DRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R301 DRO, 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 R301 DRO registered?

R301 DRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R301 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 DRO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R301 DRO have outstanding finance?

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