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S226 LVV

1999 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,565 mi
Last recorded176,565 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Sintra96,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 LVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 176,565 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 169,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 161,616 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 161,603 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 153,710 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 143,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 133,599 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 133,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some brake pipes starting to corroded

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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S226 LVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Sintra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 96,801 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 S226 LVV, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Sintra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S226 LVV?

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What year was S226 LVV registered?

S226 LVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S226 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 LVV 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.

Does S226 LVV have outstanding finance?

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