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H398 TSA

1990 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

593,221 mi
Last recorded593,221 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Calibra104,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH398 TSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2007 593,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

boot not opening

engine oil leak

engine overheating

front & rear tyres are different sizes

nearside c v boot twisted

nearside front seatbelt pre-tensioner de-activated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread (strongly advice)

speedo n/w

Fail 15 Dec 2006 593,087 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED.

ENGINE OVERHEATING.

L/H/F TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

L/H/R TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

METAL POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED.

R/H/R A.B.S SPLIT.

REAR PANEL CORRODED.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS.

SMALL HOLE AT R/H/F INNER WING.

VEHICLE SLIGHTLY LOW AT FRONT.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 585,080 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 585,074 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED.

EXHAUST HITTING AT REAR.

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION.

L/H/R TYRE N/L/L AND RIM BUCKLED.

OIL SUMP POROUS.

REAR PANEL 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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H398 TSA is a 1990 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 104,745 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H398 TSA, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H398 TSA is a 1990 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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