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S258 BDH

1999 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,370 mi
Last recorded86,370 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Sintra96,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 BDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 86,365 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,798 miles

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,701 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 74,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,761 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

oil leak oil filter area

oil leak top engine breather hose split

Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

oil leak oil filter area

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

oil leak top engine breather hose split

Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake lever

Fail 16 Jan 2010 56,700 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2009 52,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,530 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2008 46,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

long travel on handbrake lever

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,903 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side door mirror damged

Pass 14 Jan 2006 32,726 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 32,686 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Apparent exhaust leak from manifold area

Handbrake lever has long travel

Nearside front tyre worn on edge - 205-65-15-94H

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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S258 BDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S258 BDH, 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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S258 BDH is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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