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C411 BRA

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,252 mi
Last recorded114,252 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC411 BRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 114,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 113,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes have corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2017 112,050 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 110,526 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 110,525 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

fuel pipes have corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2015 104,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 102,591 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 102,308 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 100,452 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 95,413 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 92,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 88,164 miles

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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C411 BRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 91,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C411 BRA, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C411 BRA registered?

C411 BRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is C411 BRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C411 BRA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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