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P15 ASY

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,980 mi
Last recorded127,980 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 ASY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 127,980 miles

N/s/f tyre perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 127,980 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

N/s/f tyre perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 127,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 127,962 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,942 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 127,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 127,664 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 127,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault O/s/r sensor wire broken (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,101 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 127,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine Induction hose split

Pass 3 Feb 2021 126,206 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 126,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 125,755 miles

Rear gearbox mount weak & & front lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,509 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 123,213 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,852 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 122,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 119,781 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,062 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 117,213 miles

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

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,497 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 115,680 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 114,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 113,534 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 107,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 100,804 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 95,872 miles

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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P15 ASY is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P15 ASY, 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 P15 ASY registered?

P15 ASY is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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