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S231 VBP

1999 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,339 mi
Last recorded159,339 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Sintra96,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 VBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 159,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 156,550 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear discs and pads corroded/worn and thin

Pass 10 Aug 2009 154,990 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 148,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front number plate damaged.

Fail 21 May 2008 148,404 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

front number plate damaged.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 145,746 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 141,003 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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S231 VBP 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 S231 VBP, 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 S231 VBP registered?

S231 VBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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