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P395 LOL

1997 Vauxhall Calibra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,991 mi
Last recorded108,991 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Calibra99,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 LOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 108,991 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cannot check under plastic covers

Fail 27 Aug 2010 108,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 78,956 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 87,127 miles

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

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

temporary repare made to o/s h lamp

Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,396 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge soon replace

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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P395 LOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P395 LOL, 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 P395 LOL registered?

P395 LOL is a 1997 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P395 LOL safe to buy?

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