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P106 FCF

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

141,902 mi
Last recorded141,902 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 FCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2010 141,902 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 141,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 136,575 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 136,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on discs all

corrosion on fuel and brake pipes

corrosion on springs

corrosion underfloor

couldnt view outter sills due to side kit

oil leak

slight play on both side upper shocker bushs

Pass 11 Mar 2008 131,461 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 131,395 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 123,408 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 123,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 113,292 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 113,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear discs rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2006 113,290 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear 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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P106 FCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P106 FCF, 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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P106 FCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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