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S290 TKU

1999 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,625 mi
Last recorded152,625 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Sintra96,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 TKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2008 152,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 139,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 129,562 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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S290 TKU is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S290 TKU, 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 S290 TKU registered?

S290 TKU is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S290 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 TKU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S290 TKU have outstanding finance?

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