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P836 DUY

2002 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,520 mi
Last recorded133,520 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 DUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 133,520 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs carroded [minimum reqirments met]

nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

rear brake hose ferrules carroded

rear brake pipes carroded

slight damage to main front to rear brake pipe

fuel lines heavily carroded

Fail 10 Feb 2009 133,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all brake discs carroded [minimum reqirments met]

nearside rear shock absorber cover broken

rear brake hose ferrules carroded

rear brake pipes carroded

slight damage to main front to rear brake pipe

vehicle tested in the wet

fuel lines heavily carroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 127,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

both front bottom arm mounts starting to seperate

brake pad sensor light remains on

engine warning light remains on

Fail 31 Jan 2008 127,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

both front bottom arm mounts starting to seperate

brake pad sensor light remains on

engine warning light remains on

Pass 2 Feb 2007 118,277 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

handbrake has long travel but still has reserve travel left

Fail 31 Jan 2007 118,277 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

handbrake has long travel but still has reserve

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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P836 DUY is a 2002 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P836 DUY, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P836 DUY is a 2002 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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