1997 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0L Petrol · P301 BEP
1997 Vauxhall Calibra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 173,421 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CALIBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P301 BEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 173,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P301 BEP 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 (P301 BEP) between May 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
P301 BEP Mileage History
- 20/05/2022172,844 mi
- 21/07/2025173,407 mi+563 mi
- 31/07/2025173,414 mi+7 mi
- 11/08/2025173,421 mi+7 mi
- 11/08/2025173,421 mi
Average of roughly 179 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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