1997 Vauxhall Sintra 2.2L Petrol · R988 UGM
1997 Vauxhall Sintra (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 134,453 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL SINTRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Aug 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R988 UGM Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2010
- 134,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R988 UGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Sintra (R988 UGM) between July 2005 and June 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)”; “Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
R988 UGM Mileage History
- 13/07/200577,955 mi
- 14/07/200577,955 mi
- 13/07/200692,222 mi+14,267 mi
- 13/07/200692,222 mi
- 30/07/2007107,393 mi+15,171 mi
- 16/06/2008116,553 mi+9,160 mi
- 15/06/2009127,736 mi+11,183 mi
- 10/06/2010134,358 mi+6,622 mi
- 15/06/2010134,453 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 11,476 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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