1997 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0L Petrol · P928 CPM
1997 Vauxhall Calibra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 169,370 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CALIBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P928 CPM Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2012
- 169,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P928 CPM Mileage History
- 01/03/2006123,099 mi
- 01/03/2006123,109 mi+10 mi
- 02/03/2007131,523 mi+8,414 mi
- 07/03/2007153,534 mi+22,011 mi
- 09/04/2008142,244 mi-11,290 mi
- 14/04/2008142,403 mi+159 mi
- 22/04/2009147,968 mi+5,565 mi
- 29/04/2010148,706 mi+738 mi
- 07/04/2011161,325 mi+12,619 mi
- 14/04/2011161,339 mi+14 mi
- 27/04/2012169,370 mi+8,031 mi
Average of roughly 7,515 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P928 CPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Calibra (P928 CPM) between March 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
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