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S825 RMJ

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,166 mi
Last recorded128,166 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS825 RMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 128,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 128,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,635 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 70,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 115,457 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 105,896 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 91,725 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 91,725 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,732 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 64,266 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,454 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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S825 RMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S825 RMJ, 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 S825 RMJ registered?

S825 RMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S825 RMJ safe to buy?

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