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R625 MMJ

1998 Vauxhall Sintra

Grey Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,249 mi
Last recorded111,249 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Sintra96,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 MMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 111,249 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal slightly split

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,045 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 106,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disks wearing thin

handbrake nearing end of travel

nearside rear brake disk slightly scored

unable to check both rearmost seatbelts due to configuration

Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,105 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 96,076 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,941 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 89,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 74,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 66,263 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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R625 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra in Grey with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R625 MMJ, 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 R625 MMJ registered?

R625 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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