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P195 LBL

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

190,242 mi
Last recorded190,242 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 LBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 190,242 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor pans (front & rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor pans (front & rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 190,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor pans (Front & Rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to floor pans (front & rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 188,481 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 188,451 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 188,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 186,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 183,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 183,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 173,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 165,926 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 165,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits retested (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 162,316 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 162,203 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 155,975 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body & underbody corrsion in various places(plastic sill covers fitted)

high level brake light only partially working

Fail 28 Nov 2012 155,975 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

body & underbody corrsion in various places(plastic sill covers fitted)

high level brake light only partially working

Fail 8 Sep 2012 155,938 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system severly corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 142,332 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steel fuel corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 142,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steel fuel corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 128,244 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 111,926 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 96,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,532 miles

offside lower arm bush starting to split

slight play in front suspension

Pass 7 Apr 2006 70,857 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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P195 LBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P195 LBL, 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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P195 LBL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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