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R225 LNV

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,460 mi
Last recorded79,460 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 LNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 77,882 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 77,882 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front indicator dim

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 73,851 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 73,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,492 miles

brake discs corroded / fuel pipes corroded

covers on outter sills

Fail 9 Dec 2015 73,489 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs corroded / fuel pipes corroded

covers on outter sills

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,977 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,628 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,766 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 66,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 65,810 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

skirts fitted o/s and n/s cant inspect sills

Fail 20 Mar 2007 64,860 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate, laminate lifting

front wiper blades starting to smear

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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R225 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R225 LNV, 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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R225 LNV is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R225 LNV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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