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P117 ONH

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Gold Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,494 mi
Last recorded111,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 ONH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,494 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 109,411 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust system has various areas of corrosion particly arount the rear section

Fail 26 Jun 2013 109,411 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

exhaust system has various areas of corrosion particly arount the rear section

Pass 27 Jun 2012 106,954 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2012 106,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside front brake discs rusty on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,880 miles

both front brake disc corroding

offside rear brake disc corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2010 102,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front brake disc corroding

offside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2009 100,308 miles

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres inner tread uneven

rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2009 100,308 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres inner tread uneven

rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2008 97,505 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 97,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,297 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 95,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Front discs corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

N/S/F wishbone rear bush bonding starting to split

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 93,553 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 93,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

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)

gearbox area has an oil leak

steering rack bolt securing clip starting to split

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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P117 ONH is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Gold with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P117 ONH, 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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P117 ONH is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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