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R23 EOW

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,729 mi
Last recorded104,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 EOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,729 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 99,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 99,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 96,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 96,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 92,552 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2007 92,552 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2006 85,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2006 85,191 miles

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 73,818 miles

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

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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R23 EOW is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R23 EOW, 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 R23 EOW registered?

R23 EOW is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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