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E9 VXL

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,207 mi
Last recorded103,207 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 103,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 101,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 100,245 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 96,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,995 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 21 Oct 2015 93,995 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,748 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,743 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyre worn on edges @ CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,765 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 81,298 miles

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

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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E9 VXL is a 1997 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 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 E9 VXL, 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 E9 VXL registered?

E9 VXL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is E9 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 VXL 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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