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P136 KOL

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,493 mi
Last recorded115,493 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 KOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 115,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

long travel on handbrake

offside mirror glass fading

Fail 10 Mar 2009 115,350 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 106,843 miles

drivers seat tilt mechanism not working

engine oil leak

n/s side repeater lense missing

n/s/r and o/s/r sub frame bushes split and perished

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit and wearing on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 3 Mar 2008 106,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 96,849 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 95,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 93,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge's.

nearside rear tyre split on tred no cord showing.

travel on hand brake.

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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P136 KOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P136 KOL, 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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P136 KOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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