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R101 LPF

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,623 mi
Last recorded117,623 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 LPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 117,623 miles

welding repairs carried out to floor pan from the inside

Fail 2 May 2019 117,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

welding repairs carried out to floor pan from the inside

Fail 28 Apr 2018 117,618 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floors and both rear floors (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly tight top leg bearings both fronts (2.2.D.1)

fuel pipes have corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,209 miles

minor corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,358 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 107,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 97,719 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,760 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning lamp on

offside front tyre tread inner edge bald

Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre tread inner edge bald

Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,869 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bulkhead flexing when steering rocked

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,027 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 83,822 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nsf inner cv gaiter split,,no grease on joint

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 78,635 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe s hose ferrules and rear valves corroding

coolant was low -have topped up -maintain check

headlight main beams appear blurred?

nearside windscreen washer rather weak

Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,348 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 73,348 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 69,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust off hanger

fuel lines front to back corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,420 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 61,004 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 60,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R101 LPF is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 91,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R101 LPF, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R101 LPF is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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