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P207 VNP

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,395 mi
Last recorded152,395 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 152,395 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 152,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 150,673 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 147,556 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Traction control warning light on

Fail 17 Oct 2006 147,548 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear warning light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Traction Control warning light on

Pass 17 Oct 2005 133,366 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 133,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P207 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P207 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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What year was P207 VNP registered?

P207 VNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P207 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P207 VNP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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