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S228 XWP

1999 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Sintra96,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 XWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 89,929 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,589 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 83,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 77,144 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 77,144 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 69,486 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 62,545 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 62,545 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 55,944 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 55,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S228 XWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S228 XWP, 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.

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What year was S228 XWP registered?

S228 XWP is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S228 XWP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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