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P170 UAB

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,065 mi
Last recorded74,065 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 74,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 72,899 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,194 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 68,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,417 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,877 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,769 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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P170 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P170 UAB, 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 P170 UAB registered?

P170 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P170 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 UAB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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