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P190 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,380 mi
Last recorded120,380 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,380 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,313 miles

offside rear tyre 1.7mm inner edge

oily residue lower engine and gearbox

reg bulbs are showing light to the rear (not to excess)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 113,308 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 113,293 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre 1.7mm inner edge

oily residue lower engine and gearbox

reg bulbs are showing light to the rear (not excessively)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 109,139 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 109,127 miles

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 104,847 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 100,543 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes greased up

Fail 30 May 2009 100,523 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes greased up

Pass 13 May 2008 92,486 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 92,486 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 78,838 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 66,944 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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P190 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P190 VNP, 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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P190 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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