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DRS 117D

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,976 mi
Last recorded135,976 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 117D
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2012 135,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 135,976 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 132,482 miles

brake pipes corroded and covered in wax oil

corrosion front inner arches

front chassis corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 132,479 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

brake pipes corroded and covered in wax oil

corrosion front inner arches

front chassis corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 129,017 miles

due to body kit decelometer used on brake check

Pass 4 Mar 2009 126,462 miles

n/s/f slight corrosion on the chassis

rear disc slightly worn

steering colum has slight play in it

Fail 4 Mar 2009 126,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f slight corrosion on the chassis

rear disc slightly worn

steering colum has slight play in it

Pass 15 Feb 2008 123,756 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 123,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 121,060 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 115,843 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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DRS 117D is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 109,262 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 DRS 117D, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DRS 117D registered?

DRS 117D is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 December 1991.

Is DRS 117D safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 117D shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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