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R235 XWR

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 XWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,132 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,108 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 75,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,845 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,620 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,015 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 63,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2006 60,695 miles

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

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes rusty

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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R235 XWR is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R235 XWR, 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 R235 XWR registered?

R235 XWR is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R235 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 XWR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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