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P149 KKL

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

123,772 mi
Last recorded123,772 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2005
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 KKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2005 123,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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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P149 KKL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 P149 KKL, 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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What year was P149 KKL registered?

P149 KKL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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