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R183 BPW

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,571 mi
Last recorded169,571 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 BPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 169,571 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 169,561 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)

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 162,435 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 162,313 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 150,608 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 150,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 143,126 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 142,811 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 16 Apr 2007 137,200 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 137,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 127,897 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 127,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R183 BPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R183 BPW, 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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R183 BPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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