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R221 LVC

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,670 mi
Last recorded75,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 LVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,670 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 69,506 miles

Offisde rear inner side light bulb is not working (two fitted)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,246 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre slightly perrished

Fail 17 Nov 2011 56,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil leak from top cover gasket

Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,073 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine oil leak from top cover gasket

Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,007 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 46,548 miles

Cracking to walls of the nearside front tyre

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside front lower suspension pan mounting bush perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2009 46,547 miles

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

Cracking to walls of the nearside front tyre

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside front lower suspension pan mounting bush perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,941 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R221 LVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R221 LVC, 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 R221 LVC registered?

R221 LVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R221 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R221 LVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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