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S334 EGH

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,576 mi
Last recorded155,576 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 EGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 155,576 miles

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 154,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 150,987 miles

fuel lines corroded.

near side headlamp on lower limit.

near side rear brake ferrol corroded.

near side rear front to rear brake pipe coorded near limit.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

off side rear floor pan corroded.

rear shock absorbers leaking slightly near side near to limit.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 150,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all front brake pads very low.

front brake discs in very poor condition.,

fuel lines corroded.

near side rear brake ferrol corroded.

near side rear front to rear brake pipe coorded near limit.

off side headlamp aim on lower limit.

off side rear floor pan corroded.

one section of off side rear side light not working.

rear shock absorbers leaking slightly near side near to limit.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 126,865 miles

advice notice same as test no 251212820331

Fail 18 Nov 2010 126,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

ALL brake discs are corroded.

Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded in places. Some places near to limits.

Corrosion to nearside rear shock absorber top mounting area.

Fuel pipes under vehicle are badly corroded.

Nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded and nearing limits.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 120,594 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 120,539 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 111,019 miles

corrosion starting underside on components etc

rear exhaust box rusty

slight exhaust blow from front pipe and brackett missing

slight play in o/s/f top suspension mounting

slight play in rear suspension bushes

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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S334 EGH is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S334 EGH, 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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S334 EGH is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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