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B15 KVP

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,282 mi
Last recorded115,282 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 KVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 115,282 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Battery insecure

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 115,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Battery insecure

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?

Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
4,285
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
20,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,228
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,240
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,258
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 5,626
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,357
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B15 KVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 99,533 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 Calibra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B15 KVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Calibra typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B15 KVP registered?

B15 KVP is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 10 May 1997.

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