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R188 HVV

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,663 mi
Last recorded89,663 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 HVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,948 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 70,834 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brake hoses,ferrules corroded

handbrake in need of ajustment next service

Pass 21 Dec 2007 61,031 miles

central h/level stop bulb n/w

front wiper blades splitting

handbrake out of balance

o/s handbrake very noisey, advise inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2007 61,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

central h/level stop bulb n/w

front wiper blades splitting

handbrake out of balance

o/s handbrake very noisey, advise inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2006 48,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R188 HVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R188 HVV, 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 R188 HVV registered?

R188 HVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R188 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 HVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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