1997 Vauxhall Calibra 2.5L Petrol · R36 NPN
1997 Vauxhall Calibra (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 171,291 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CALIBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R36 NPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 171,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R36 NPN 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 (R36 NPN) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
R36 NPN Mileage History
- 30/06/2023168,541 mi
- 22/08/2024169,964 mi+1,423 mi
- 18/08/2025170,711 mi+747 mi
- 28/08/2025170,738 mi+27 mi
- 25/08/2026171,291 mi+553 mi
Average of roughly 872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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