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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Sintra. Check any Sintra by registration number below.

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83.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.3%

vs Opel Avg

5

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Opel Sintra — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Sintra has an average MOT pass rate of 83.7%, which is 8.3 percentage points below the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sintra is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Opel Sintra, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Sintra performs at MOT across different model years.

2000

Based on 59 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

160k mi

1999

Based on 652 vehicles

81.3%Good
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

192k mi

1998

Based on 833 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

218k mi

1997

Based on 1,095 vehicles

84.1%Good
Opel average: 91.9%

1996

Based on 78 vehicles

75.6%Good
Opel average: 91.9%

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

Opel Astra 1.4 (p-j)

92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Sintra

Opel Sintra — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Sintra MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Sintra?
The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Sintra is 83.7% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Sintra?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Opel Sintra reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.7%, the Opel Sintra is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Sintra?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Opel Sintra?
Typical mileage for the Opel Sintra: 160,086 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sintra to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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