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R992 EBW

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,657 mi
Last recorded150,657 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 EBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 150,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 122,245 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 121,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 113,741 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak from engine

rear subframe mounting rubber bushes slight deterioration but no excessive movemount

Pass 17 Mar 2008 113,741 miles

Oil leak from engine

rear subframe mounting rubber bushes slight deterioration but no excessive movemount

Pass 3 Apr 2007 103,075 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Apr 2006 92,870 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 92,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R992 EBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R992 EBW, 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 R992 EBW registered?

R992 EBW is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R992 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 EBW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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