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S487 FKN

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,241 mi
Last recorded126,241 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 FKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 126,241 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 126,241 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 120,673 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 110,402 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 98,335 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 98,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

warning light on dash

Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,882 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

offside lower swivel leaking

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 90,882 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

offside lower swivel leaking

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 86,187 miles

Body structure- has sill covered

Drivers view of road- 9mm stone chip. (wind screen)

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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S487 FKN 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 S487 FKN, 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 S487 FKN registered?

S487 FKN is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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