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R633 MMJ

1998 Vauxhall Sintra

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,150 mi
Last recorded44,150 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Sintra96,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 MMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front brake discs worn

front headlamps poor beam patterns

front sills damaged

no oil preasure warning light

rear brake pads low

rear seatbelts not checked due to seats being down

Fail 5 Jun 2009 44,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front brake discs worn

front headlamps poor beam patterns

front sills damaged

no oil preasure warning light

rear brake pads low

rear seatbelts not checked due to seats being down

Pass 9 May 2008 141,206 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 141,202 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 135,295 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 135,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 123,759 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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R633 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R633 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R633 MMJ registered?

R633 MMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R633 MMJ safe to buy?

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