MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,674 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front wisbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Wiper switch faulty
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
rear flexi ferrals deteriorated
rear mount bushes perrished and splitting
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Prop shaft missing
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?
Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J200 PEL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 J200 PEL, 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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J200 PEL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 6 January 1997.
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