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S527 GHJ

1999 Vauxhall Sintra

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,900 mi
Last recorded119,900 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Sintra96,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 GHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 119,900 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges.

N/S/F tyre has cut on outer sidewall.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle idling slightly high.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 111,760 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 111,760 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 104,104 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 95,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 95,617 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 87,416 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 87,416 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 80,504 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 80,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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S527 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S527 GHJ, 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 S527 GHJ registered?

S527 GHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S527 GHJ safe to buy?

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