MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,444 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
FUEL PIPES CORRODING
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R218 DRO shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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