1997 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0L Petrol · R686 BCL
1997 Vauxhall Calibra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24/11/1997. Recorded mileage 182,647 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CALIBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1998cc
R686 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 182,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R686 BCL Mileage History
- 01/02/2023175,542 mi
- 16/02/2024178,254 mi+2,712 mi
- 19/05/2025178,831 mi+577 mi
- 15/05/2026182,246 mi+3,415 mi
- 26/06/2026182,647 mi+401 mi
Average of roughly 2,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R686 BCL 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 (R686 BCL) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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