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S265 DRP

1999 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,212 mi
Last recorded93,212 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Sintra96,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 DRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 93,212 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 84,791 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 84,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 81,591 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 81,587 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

both front indicators not fully secure

both headlamp covers loose on headlamps

front wiper blades slow to get moving

metal brake pipes to rear (centre) and across rear axle starting to show signs of corrosion

rear ride height sensor link broken

Pass 13 Jan 2006 79,936 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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S265 DRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S265 DRP, 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

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What year was S265 DRP registered?

S265 DRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S265 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 DRP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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