MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,850 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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