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P193 GJB

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,554 mi
Last recorded99,554 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 GJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 99,554 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 99,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 94,708 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 94,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 89,261 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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P193 GJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P193 GJB, 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 P193 GJB registered?

P193 GJB is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P193 GJB safe to buy?

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