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R201 ODG

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,036 mi
Last recorded102,036 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 ODG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 102,036 miles

front to rear brake pipes and rear flexi brake hoses end ferrules starting to corrode advise to be replaced before they get serious

Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,349 miles

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

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

metal fuel lines corroded and rubber hoses perished on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Apr 2009 98,339 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

metal fuel lines corroded and rubber hoses perished on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2007 91,651 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 83,578 miles

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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R201 ODG is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R201 ODG, 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 R201 ODG registered?

R201 ODG is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R201 ODG safe to buy?

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