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R117 JNH

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,089 mi
Last recorded97,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 JNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,089 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

front tyres wearing low,worn on inner edge and cracked

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

nearside lower edge of windscreen cracked

rear tyres cracked and wearing on inner edges

slight damp at both rear shock absorbers

Fail 21 Apr 2014 97,041 miles

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

Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hi/level brake light only half illumination working

slight insecurity at rear of exhaust at hangar

Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,475 miles

All brake disks worn/rusty

All tyres cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside & Offside front tyres have slight sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 94,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 91,318 miles

battery loose

bonnet catch stiff

engine management light on

front brake flexi hoses rusty

front wiper blades torn/smearing

main front to rear brake pipes rusty

nail in nearside rear tyre

number plate lights dim

power steering pipes rusty

underside of car and suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2012 91,310 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

bonnet catch stiff

engine management light on

front brake flexi hoses rusty

front wiper blades torn and starting to smear

main front to rear brake pipes rusty

nail in nearside rear tyre

number plate lights dim

offside front ABS ring corroded

power steering pipes rusty

small stone chips in windscreen

underside of car and suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2007 89,232 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 86,759 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 86,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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R117 JNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R117 JNH, 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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What year was R117 JNH registered?

R117 JNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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