MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,580 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both front lower arm front suspension bushes worn
Corrosion under both rear wheel arch area
Fuel pipes corroded N/S centre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all floor panels chassie rails starting to corrode
all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
o/s and n/s outer sills damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all floor panels chassie rails starting to corrode
all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
o/s and n/s outer sills damaged
Second hand ball joint fitted but ok for test
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Sintra?
Based on 31,621 MOT tests across 4,278 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S401 AWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra in Red with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 S401 AWH, 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 S401 AWH registered?
S401 AWH is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S401 AWH safe to buy?
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