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N111 DRH

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,126 mi
Last recorded109,126 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 DRH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,126 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 109,126 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 108,422 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 105,773 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 104,469 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2007 153,056 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 153,056 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 149,135 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 148,887 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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N111 DRH is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N111 DRH, 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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N111 DRH is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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