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K15 HJH

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,415 mi
Last recorded107,415 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 HJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,415 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 107,413 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2007 106,011 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 106,011 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 100,950 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 100,950 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fuel pipes in poor condition.

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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K15 HJH is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K15 HJH, 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 K15 HJH registered?

K15 HJH is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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