1997 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0L Petrol · R653 CMJ
1997 Vauxhall Calibra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 75,985 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CALIBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R653 CMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 75,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R653 CMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Calibra (R653 CMJ) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 25 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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.
R653 CMJ Mileage History
- 16/12/202161,000 mi
- 12/12/202263,964 mi+2,964 mi
- 08/12/202367,557 mi+3,593 mi
- 18/12/202471,834 mi+4,277 mi
- 18/12/202575,985 mi+4,151 mi
Average of roughly 3,741 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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