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R171 LTO

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,541 mi
Last recorded88,541 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 LTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 88,541 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 81,765 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 81,765 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,702 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R171 LTO is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R171 LTO, 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 R171 LTO registered?

R171 LTO is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R171 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 LTO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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