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R57 HAT

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,406 mi
Last recorded70,406 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 HAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2009 70,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nearside rear seat belt buckel faulty

Fail 11 Jan 2009 70,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear seat belt buckel faulty

Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,096 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,736 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 55,736 miles

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

near side wiper linkage worn not quite to excess

slight play in inner steering rack joint

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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R57 HAT is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R57 HAT, 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 R57 HAT registered?

R57 HAT is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R57 HAT safe to buy?

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