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P197 XAT

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,748 mi
Last recorded89,748 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 XAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 89,748 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 87,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 65,776 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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P197 XAT is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P197 XAT, 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 P197 XAT registered?

P197 XAT is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P197 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 XAT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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