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R780 MDP

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,939 mi
Last recorded156,939 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 MDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 156,939 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 153,600 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 153,600 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 149,990 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 148,985 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 148,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2006 147,912 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2006

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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R780 MDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R780 MDP, 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 R780 MDP registered?

R780 MDP is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R780 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 MDP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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