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S309 MRY

1999 Vauxhall Sintra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,367 mi
Last recorded170,367 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Sintra96,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 MRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2011 170,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine has a oil leak

front cross member rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2010 167,777 miles

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

engine has a oil leak

metal foreign object stuck in n/s/r tyre

n/s bam pattern weak

o/s beam pattern weak

rear most seats not fitted no seat belt check

Pass 1 Jul 2009 165,622 miles

engine has a oil leak

rear seats 5 and 6 not fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2009 165,622 miles

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

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

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

engine has a oil leak

rear seats 5 and 6 not fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2008 164,032 miles

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)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 163,935 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 160,396 miles

front brake fluctuation/chip in screen/lower arm bushes worn/oil leak/front brake pads low discs worn/o/s/r tyre worn on edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2006 157,257 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 157,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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S309 MRY is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S309 MRY, 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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S309 MRY is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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