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MJI 488

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,036 mi
Last recorded152,036 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 488
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 152,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 151,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 151,678 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 151,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 150,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 149,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 146,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 146,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 139,590 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 135,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and bottle top missing (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 130,511 miles

Front Tyres bald on inner edge.

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 125,796 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipes corroded at foremost body clamp.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 125,796 miles

Fuel pipes corroded at foremost body clamp.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 124,724 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 124,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 123,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 123,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 121,283 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 121,283 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 120,288 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 118,281 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 114,927 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes very badly corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 113,197 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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MJI 488 is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJI 488, 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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MJI 488 is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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