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R218 DRO

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,444 mi
Last recorded108,444 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 DRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 108,444 miles

engine management warning lamp on

front wipers deteriorating

n/s front lower arm rear bush split

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

o/s front lower arm rear bush split

oil leaks

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2010 108,300 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

front wipers deteriorating

n/s front lower arm rear bush split

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

o/s front lower arm rear bush split

oil leaks

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2009 104,416 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT

OIL LEAKS

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT DETERIORATING

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

Fail 3 Feb 2009 104,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH SPLIT

OIL LEAKS

POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT DETERIORATING

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

Pass 1 Feb 2008 99,574 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

FUEL PIPES CORRODING

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 205/55/15V

Fail 31 Jan 2008 99,574 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

FUEL PIPES CORRODING

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

REAR WIPER SPLIT

SCREW IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 205/55/15V

Pass 26 Jan 2007 94,790 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 25 Jan 2007 94,790 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FUEL PIPES CORRODING

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,599 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 84,599 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODING

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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R218 DRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R218 DRO, 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 R218 DRO registered?

R218 DRO is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R218 DRO safe to buy?

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