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R257 LGN

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,189 mi
Last recorded197,189 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 LGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 197,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 196,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 185,965 miles

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

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted not able to check sill,s

Pass 11 Feb 2015 176,492 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 164,604 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 164,604 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 154,831 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 143,508 miles

Fuel Pipes corroded

middle and rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 132,949 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 132,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 121,365 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 121,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 109,370 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 109,370 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 98,766 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 98,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 87,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 75,454 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 75,454 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R257 LGN is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R257 LGN, 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 R257 LGN registered?

R257 LGN is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R257 LGN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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