MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,226 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
offside door mirror slight damage
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s front lower suspension arm (rear) bush weak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/front lower suspension arm (rear) bush weak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?
Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P209 FRC is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P209 FRC, 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 P209 FRC registered?
P209 FRC is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 4 February 1997.
Is P209 FRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P209 FRC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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