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P216 TRF

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,309 mi
Last recorded150,309 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 TRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 150,309 miles

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 to rear and rear metal brake pipe starting to perish

o/s front headlight poor condition

Fail 5 Jan 2010 150,309 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 to rear and rear metal brake pipe starting to perish

o/s front headlight poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2008 134,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 119,407 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 119,390 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 111,097 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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P216 TRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P216 TRF, 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 P216 TRF registered?

P216 TRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P216 TRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 TRF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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