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R216 ENK

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,486 mi
Last recorded119,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 ENK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2024 119,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 118,312 miles

Vehicle underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2018 118,293 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 118,257 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 118,149 miles

Front Both wont tilt forward

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 118,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror (8.1.2b)

Front Both wont tilt forward

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2016 118,139 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH PANEL. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR. (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLANGE JOINT. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER TREAD AREA.

Nearside WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT TILT MECHANISM INOPERATIVE.

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHING.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER JOINT. (7.1.2)

Rear SILENCER LOOSE.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 115,725 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 115,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 98,807 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 94,910 miles

exhaust deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes corroded

os lower swivel joint worn

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 91,317 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,762 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 86,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,153 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,174 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 76,164 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,356 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 67,303 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 62,693 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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R216 ENK is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R216 ENK, 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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R216 ENK is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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