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E6 CBR

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

241,257 mi
Last recorded241,257 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 CBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 241,257 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 228,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 217,440 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 206,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 201,647 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 195,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 177,515 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 177,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valves heavily perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 171,030 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 167,414 miles

Engine oily

Pass 11 Apr 2016 160,894 miles

fuel hose's under vehicle perished and cracking

high level stop lamp only partially illuminating

power steering hose's/pipes oily

underside of engine oily

Fail 4 Apr 2016 160,894 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel hose's under vehicle perished and cracking

high level stop lamp only partially illuminating

power steering hose's/pipes oily

underside of engine oily

Pass 2 Apr 2015 154,455 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 146,777 miles

considerable handbrake travel

Pass 11 Apr 2013 141,356 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 134,638 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 126,633 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 126,617 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 115,191 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 110,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 103,924 miles

n/s & o/s/r suspension doughnut bush bondings failing.....

oil leaks....

rattle from rear exhaust....

rear brake pads getting low....

Pass 25 Nov 2006 94,701 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 84,901 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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E6 CBR is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E6 CBR, 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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E6 CBR is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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