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P103 HOV

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,671 mi
Last recorded103,671 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 HOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 103,671 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 103,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 98,315 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,712 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 92,712 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 87,289 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 87,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 74,620 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 74,619 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P103 HOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P103 HOV, 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 P103 HOV registered?

P103 HOV is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P103 HOV safe to buy?

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