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R165 WOR

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

129,576 mi
Last recorded129,576 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 WOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 129,576 miles

all brake pads low

exhaust leak at front & catalyst not fitted

front no. plate cracked

front wheels dented

screen chipped

Fail 2 Jan 2009 128,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pads low

exhaust leak at front & catalyst not fitted

front no. plate cracked

front wheels dented

screen chipped

Pass 14 Jan 2008 109,470 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 109,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 May 2007 125,334 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 125,334 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipes heavily corroded at rear

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 120,712 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 120,712 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2006 120,712 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f lower arm bush split

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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R165 WOR 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 44.4%.

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 R165 WOR, 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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R165 WOR is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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