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P227 MFS

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,943 mi
Last recorded136,943 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 MFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 136,943 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml is on

exhaust blowing at manifold when engine cold,stud missing

windscreen cracked on the offside but outside the swept area

Pass 8 Sep 2008 131,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pad warning light wired broken n/s/f

fuel lines surface corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2008 131,332 miles

Centre Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pad warning light wired broken n/s/f

fuel lines surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2007 128,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 18 Sep 2007 128,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 15 Sep 2006 121,786 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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P227 MFS is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Black 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 P227 MFS, 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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P227 MFS is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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