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K60 RBG

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,458 mi
Last recorded121,458 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK60 RBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 117,454 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 117,454 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,013 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 113,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 108,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2011 104,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

nsr shock starting to leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 98,399 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 98,399 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 92,102 miles

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)

centre ebox baffles loose.

slight oil leak on engine and power steering pump

Fail 30 Jul 2009 92,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre ebox baffles loose.

slight oil leak on engine and power steering pump

Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,853 miles

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)

Oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,642 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal fuel pipes rusty.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 75,993 miles

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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K60 RBG is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K60 RBG, 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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K60 RBG is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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