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R303 FTW

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,618 mi
Last recorded59,618 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 FTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2007 59,618 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,660 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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R303 FTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R303 FTW, 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 R303 FTW registered?

R303 FTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R303 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 FTW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R303 FTW have outstanding finance?

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