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P121 FMO

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,793 mi
Last recorded124,793 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 FMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,793 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 124,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 119,113 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 114,563 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

Fail 16 May 2009 109,358 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 109,358 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 104,701 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 104,701 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 25 May 2007 100,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 92,105 miles

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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P121 FMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P121 FMO, 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 P121 FMO registered?

P121 FMO is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 11 February 1997.

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