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R995 DHL

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,150 mi
Last recorded98,150 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 DHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,150 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 98,150 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 88,739 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded(marked with yellow chalk)

Pass 2 May 2008 84,924 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 84,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 75,895 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 75,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Fail 17 May 2006 67,801 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 67,801 miles

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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R995 DHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R995 DHL, 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 R995 DHL registered?

R995 DHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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