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P20 EBP

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,608 mi
Last recorded72,608 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 EBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,608 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,492 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 71,488 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 69,599 miles

Front brake balance on upper limit

Front brake discs some corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2017 69,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Front brake balance on upper limit

Front brake discs some corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake pad warning light on

front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,125 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 68,457 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,731 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers door mirror taped on

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

metal fuel pipes corroded

movement in both rear axle bushes advise replacment

offside front jacking point corroded

oil leak

sill covers fitted

wiper blades poor

Fail 24 Sep 2014 67,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

metal fuel pipes corroded

movement in both rear axle bushes advise replacment

offside front jacking point corroded

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

sill covers fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,884 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 64,760 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,980 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 63,980 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,725 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face advise replacement

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

fuel lines corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2009 62,725 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face advise replacement

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

fuel lines corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2008 60,693 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,693 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 53,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to inner face of front discs

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2006 53,314 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to inner face of front discs

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2005 49,072 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 49,072 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P20 EBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P20 EBP, 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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P20 EBP is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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