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CHZ 7505

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,836 mi
Last recorded103,836 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHZ 7505
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 103,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 103,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle recently undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,473 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch close to lower arm bolt (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 94,012 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch close to lower arm bolt (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 92,812 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 92,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 90,838 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

rear silencer clamp corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 90,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,288 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,540 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 4 Aug 2010 88,540 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 15 Apr 2010 88,519 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 86,939 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 86,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 82,891 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 75,181 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

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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CHZ 7505 is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 CHZ 7505, 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 CHZ 7505 registered?

CHZ 7505 is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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