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R229 GMJ

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,054 mi
Last recorded90,054 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 GMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2011 90,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 85,488 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f disc worn

o/s/f disc worn

Fail 14 Jun 2010 85,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

n/s/f disc worn and slight pitting

o/s/f disc worn and slight pitting

traction control light on

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,680 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 69,373 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 65,013 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 65,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

High level stoplight 1 bulb not working

Pass 27 Jan 2006 59,964 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 59,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R229 GMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R229 GMJ, 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 R229 GMJ registered?

R229 GMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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