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JON 505W

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,259 mi
Last recorded97,259 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJON 505W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 97,259 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 97,259 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2007 76,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 69,359 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 68,203 miles

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

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2005 68,203 miles

brake fluid level getting low

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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JON 505W is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JON 505W, 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 JON 505W registered?

JON 505W is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is JON 505W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JON 505W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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