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P217 ODT

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,016 mi
Last recorded38,016 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 ODT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 38,016 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 37,620 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 37,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 37,426 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 37,361 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 37,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 37,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,160 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,852 miles

all four tyres perishing

long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,474 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,524 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

High level stop light is not fully illuminated.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,968 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,768 miles

All four brake discs are corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,097 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 31,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,943 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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P217 ODT is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P217 ODT, 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 P217 ODT registered?

P217 ODT is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P217 ODT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 ODT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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