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P123 JBC

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

144,821 mi
Last recorded144,821 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 JBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 144,821 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal welding repairs been made (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner sills welding repairs been made (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both advanced corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 144,774 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill welding repairs been made (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both advanced corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 144,760 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight Pas Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Suspension Components Slightly Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 144,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Components And Subframe Corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Various Welding Repairs Been Made

Fail 4 Aug 2023 144,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track Rod End Bolt Loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Components And Subframe Corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level Inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Various Welding Repairs Been Made

Pass 26 Aug 2022 144,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear subframe , shock absorber casings , coil springs and suspension arms are all heavily corroded in places

slight oil dampness around rear of engine area

some heavy corrosion to underbody chassis in places (parts have been welded and parts may soon need further attention)

Fail 17 Aug 2022 144,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front fuel pipes under front offside of vehicle are slightly insecure

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under front corner of subframe (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield is slightly insecure and rattling

Rear seat base is not fitted at time of test

Rear subframe , shock absorber casings , coil springs and suspension arms are all heavily corroded in places

slight oil dampness around rear of engine area

some heavy corrosion to underbody chassis in places (parts have been welded and parts may soon need further attention)

Fail 6 Jun 2022 144,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,246 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 144,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2019 138,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

light surface corrosion to underbody in places

slight oil dampness under engine area

Pass 27 Jul 2018 135,532 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2018 135,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2017 132,418 miles

sill covers fitted

some oil dampness under engine area

Fail 22 Jul 2017 132,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

sill covers fitted

some oil dampness under engine area

Pass 11 Jun 2016 128,581 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 126,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2015 126,384 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 115,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 106,790 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 97,085 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 86,062 miles

unable to check sills due to plastic covers

unable to fully check underside due to heavy underseal

wipers poor

Fail 30 Apr 2011 86,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

tyre size214/40w17 xl mix on car

unable to check sills due to plastic covers

unable to fully check underside due to heavy underseal

wipers poor

Pass 28 May 2010 79,706 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

underseal to chassis and suspension components

Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,563 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 74,562 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 64,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 60,859 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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P123 JBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 P123 JBC, 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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P123 JBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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