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R970 VNP

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,827 mi
Last recorded90,827 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 VNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,827 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,680 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,598 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,917 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,377 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,134 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 83,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,311 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 82,311 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside 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)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 75,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,231 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2008 70,977 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 66,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 62,975 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 62,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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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R970 VNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R970 VNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R970 VNP registered?

R970 VNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R970 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 VNP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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