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P212 YRU

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,762 mi
Last recorded104,762 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 YRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Dec 2008 104,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake warning light on

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

handbrake squeaking durin up and down operation of the lever

Pass 5 Jan 2008 95,338 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,695 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise intermitant cutting out.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 75,748 miles

Offside 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.

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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P212 YRU is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P212 YRU, 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 P212 YRU registered?

P212 YRU is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P212 YRU safe to buy?

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