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S528 JVV

1999 Vauxhall Sintra

Silver Petrol 2297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,803 mi
Last recorded89,803 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Sintra96,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelSintra
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 89,803 miles

See refusal certificate number 115764753090

Fail 23 Feb 2013 89,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 22 Feb 2012 80,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight blow from exhaust front section

some damage to off side outer sill panel at front

some perishing of near side front lower suspension arm bush

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,658 miles

slight blow from exhaust front section

some damage to off side outer sill panel at front

some perishing of near side front lower suspension arm bush

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,508 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 72,416 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,802 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 64,773 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,622 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 57,622 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

long hand brake travel

Pass 23 Feb 2008 49,790 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Jacking damage to os sill

N/S Headlamp condensated (beam image feint)

Oil leak from cam cover area

Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,783 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Jacking damage to os sill

N/S Headlamp condensated (beam image feint)

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

Oil leak from cam cover area

Wipers worn

Fail 19 Dec 2006 44,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,133 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,251 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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S528 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S528 JVV, 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 S528 JVV registered?

S528 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S528 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 JVV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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