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N19 ESC

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,594 mi
Last recorded160,594 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 ESC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 160,594 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 160,561 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 157,236 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 157,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 153,793 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 150,432 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 150,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 147,296 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 147,267 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 137,499 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 137,489 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N19 ESC is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N19 ESC, 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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N19 ESC is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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