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S97 BPJ

1998 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Calibra91,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 BPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,122 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,545 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 94,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,739 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,270 miles

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

Side sills covered, unable to inspect

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,594 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,895 miles

Off side coil incomplete

Fail 13 Jul 2011 71,173 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,173 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,455 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake disc's need replaceing soon

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,702 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,567 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 58,868 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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S97 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 S97 BPJ, 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 S97 BPJ registered?

S97 BPJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S97 BPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 BPJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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