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P266 BWP

1997 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Sintra98,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 BWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,293 miles

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

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongy (new pads fitted on front )

seats 6/7 not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,433 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 65,042 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

wipers locking when first used

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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P266 BWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P266 BWP, 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 P266 BWP registered?

P266 BWP is a 1997 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P266 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 BWP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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