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S872 AWU

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,242 mi
Last recorded78,242 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS872 AWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,242 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 78,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,125 miles

All the brake discs on this vehicle have rust on the inside faces, all discs are startting to show slight warpage in the rollers.

Both the front tyres on this vehicle have crack lines on the inside edge, in addition the O/S/D has only 1.6mm of tread. Tester suspects partial faliure of tyres internal structure.

Engine managment light on.

Return springs on handbrake plates have rustyed of but the internal spring ensure they meet the minimum standard.

The N/S/F innerwing is very rusty indeed.

The N/S/R tyre has non driven tyre distortion, in this case it is quite severe and replacement should be sought as soon as possible.

The brake pipes have been replaced in the past, there are little less refined than the originals.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 66,125 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All the brake discs on this vehicle have rust on the inside faces, all discs are startting to show slight warpage in the rollers.

Both the front tyres on this vehicle have crack lines on the inside edge, in addition the O/S/D has only 1.6mm of tread. Tester suspects partial faliure of tyres internal structure.

Engine managment light on.

Return springs on handbrake plates have rustyed of but the internal spring ensure they meet the minimum standard.

The N/S/F innerwing is very rusty indeed.

The N/S/R tyre has non driven tyre distortion, in this case it is quite severe and replacement should be sought as soon as possible.

The brake pipes have been replaced in the past, there are little less refined than the originals.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,108 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape

Fail 25 Sep 2012 63,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,185 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,183 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 59,278 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 59,278 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,287 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 50,285 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,799 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 44,405 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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S872 AWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S872 AWU, 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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S872 AWU is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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