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P208 DRX

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,354 mi
Last recorded57,354 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 DRX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 57,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear floors getting corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 56,730 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,195 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 55,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,010 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 55,010 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,284 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 53,284 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,642 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 52,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,210 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 52,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs are corroded (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 51,694 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,694 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,724 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,350 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,350 miles

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,015 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 44,834 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,834 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,241 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,241 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,074 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,385 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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P208 DRX is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P208 DRX, 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 P208 DRX registered?

P208 DRX is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P208 DRX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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