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P14 GAX

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,064 mi
Last recorded148,064 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 GAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 148,064 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 147,901 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 147,867 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

engine misfire/rough idle/fast idle erratic/surging,cat overheating,inlet trunking taped

fuel pipes corroded/poor

n/s/f top mount play

o/s/f + both rear brake pipes corroded/poor

o/s/r floor+inner sill corroded

oil leak

pad warning on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 144,774 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad light on

fog light tell tell dim

Fail 2 Mar 2015 144,774 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad light on

fog light tell tell dim

Pass 8 Mar 2014 126,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad light on

refer also prior fail/advise 309967064039

Fail 8 Mar 2014 126,407 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad light on

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,126 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

surface rust fuel and brake pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2013 113,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

surface rust fuel and brake pipes

Pass 20 Feb 2012 104,775 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing

surface rust fuel and brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2011 95,056 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 95,019 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Front brake pads 3 to 6000 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion springs o/k at mot .

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,026 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion front and rear springs .

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,921 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,730 miles

Front tyre wear edges n/s and o/s/f .

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking n/s and o/s/r

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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P14 GAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P14 GAX, 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 P14 GAX registered?

P14 GAX is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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