MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,144 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion in both rear wheel arches but not to excess
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion in both rear wheel arches but not to excess
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Sintra?
Based on 31,621 MOT tests across 4,278 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S842 GHU is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Vauxhall Sintra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 96,884 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 S842 GHU, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Sintra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S842 GHU registered?
S842 GHU is a 1998 Vauxhall Sintra, first registered on 22 September 1998.
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