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R114 KPG

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,342 mi
Last recorded108,342 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 KPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,342 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 107,315 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rubber bushes showing deterioration (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 107,313 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rubber bushes showing deterioration (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 104,970 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,395 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 103,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,176 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 100,047 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 100,007 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,237 miles

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

o/s and n/s rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 92,259 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake compensators heavly corroded

offside and nearside rear parts side lights not working

Fail 15 Nov 2010 92,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear brake compensators heavly corroded

offside and nearside rear parts side lights not working

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2009 87,876 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes heavly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 87,876 miles

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

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes heavly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,636 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 82,636 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 77,728 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 77,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 71,540 miles

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

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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R114 KPG is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R114 KPG, 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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R114 KPG is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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