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P18 RNK

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,723 mi
Last recorded88,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 RNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 88,723 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

baffle in centre exhaust box broken up

Pass 27 Jun 2024 88,080 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

baffles collapsing in centre exhaust box

lift to both front top mounts

rear tyres cracking on inner and outer edges

small oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2023 87,818 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight lift to both front top mounts

Pass 27 Jul 2022 87,530 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 87,092 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lift to both front top mounts

Pass 27 May 2020 86,632 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r inner tail light not working

seepage of oil from possible power steering pump

slight lift both front top mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,146 miles

slight lift to both front top mounts

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear inner tail light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2018 85,280 miles

rear tyres perishing

slight lift/movement to both front top mounts

small oil leak from possible rocker cover gasket

small oil weep from possible power steering pump

Fail 7 Feb 2018 85,204 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

slight lift/movement to both front top mounts

small oil leak from possible rocker cover gasket

small oil weep from possible power steering pump

Pass 24 Feb 2017 81,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Nearside wiper blade worn

Oil leak

Some movement in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,430 miles

Early deterioration to both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 74,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 73,997 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,277 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,004 miles

Battery insecure

Front discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 65,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,887 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,238 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 64,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,500 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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P18 RNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P18 RNK, 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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P18 RNK is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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