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P140 XGC

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,850 mi
Last recorded111,850 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 XGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,850 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

reverse light not working

wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Sep 2012 108,983 miles

battery loose

brake pad warning light on

bulb failure light on

difficult to open boot

front tyres 205 40 17 rear tyres 215 40 17

metal fuel pipes rusty under car

rear brake hoses metal ends rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2012 108,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

battery loose

brake pad warning light on

bulb failure light on

difficult to open boot

front tyres 205 40 17 rear tyres 215 40 17

metal fuel pipes rusty under car

rear brake hoses metal ends rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2011 100,713 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

headlamp aims are at highest level limits

rear brake hoses are slightly corroded at the ferrules

registration plate lamps have been glued in for security

side skirts fitted unable to fully assess the condition of sills

stop lamps repaired using red tape

Fail 3 Oct 2011 100,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

headlamp aims are at highest level limits

rear brake hoses slightly corroded at ferrules

side skirts fitted unable to fully assess condition of sills

stop lamps repaired using red tape

Fail 28 Sep 2011 100,436 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

headlamp aims are at highest level limits

rear brake hoses slightly corroded at ferrules

side skirts fitted unable to fully assess condition of sills

Pass 4 Oct 2010 95,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front wipers bit smeary

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR tyre outer sidewall cracks and treads wearing bold inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR tyre outer sidewall cracks and treads wearing bold inner edge

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 95,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front wipers bit smeary

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NSR tyre outer sidewall cracks and treads wearing bold inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSR tyre outer sidewall cracks and treads wearing bold inner edge

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

Pass 20 May 2009 95,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 94,168 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Feb 2008 94,160 miles

Centre Rear 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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P140 XGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P140 XGC, 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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P140 XGC is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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