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NL53 NMY

2003 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,222 mi
Last recorded127,222 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 127,222 miles

Centre mounting bracket missing

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 127,222 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure scraping against wheel (3.5.1d)

Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Centre mounting bracket missing

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,402 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 101,402 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,824 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,483 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 87,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,389 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,317 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,157 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 55,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,184 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread wearing slightly uneven (215/55/16h)

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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NL53 NMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL53 NMY, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Sintra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NL53 NMY is a 2003 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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