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R223 LVC

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,566 mi
Last recorded171,566 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 LVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 171,566 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

n/s/f brake wire broken

slight smoke from exhaust

Fail 3 Feb 2012 171,407 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

eml light on

lambda sensor wiring broken

n/s/f brake wire broken

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2011 159,188 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 140,640 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 126,113 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 126,113 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 114,795 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both no plates begining to deteriate

fuel pipes begining to corrode

n/s/f repeater lens damaged

o/s/f brakepad warning sensor disconnected

oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 10 Feb 2007 105,457 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 105,457 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 90,399 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 90,399 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has nail in it

offside inner tail light not working

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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R223 LVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R223 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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R223 LVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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