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S177 EHR

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 EHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 126,506 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 118,869 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 117,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 116,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,366 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 102,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferruls corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2007 97,513 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nearside front inner wheel arch rusty

advise surface rust to under body

Fail 22 Jan 2007 97,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nearside front inner wheel arch rusty

advise surface rust to under body

Pass 23 Jan 2006 90,640 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel near limets

sill covers fitted

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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S177 EHR is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S177 EHR, 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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S177 EHR is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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