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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))
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
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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))
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))
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
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
nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge
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
sill covers fitted
some oil dampness under engine area
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
sill covers fitted
some oil dampness under engine area
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
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
Oil leak
Oil leak
unable to check sills due to plastic covers
unable to fully check underside due to heavy underseal
wipers poor
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
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both headlamp aims on lower limit
underseal to chassis and suspension components
Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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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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