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Vauxhall Calibra

White · Petrol · 1997 · 2,498 cc

R317 SDAMOT history

R317 SDA is a white petrol Vauxhall Calibra first used on 29 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
128,093 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R317 SDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Calibra
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R317 SDA was last recorded at 128,093 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,950 miles · 29 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
3,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,093 miles
  • 2020 – 127,950 miles
  • 2019 – 124,710 miles
  • 2017 – 124,474 miles
  • 2016 – 123,502 miles
  • 2015 – 118,726 miles
  • 2014 – 112,808 miles
  • 2013 – 108,092 miles
  • 2011 – 105,628 miles
  • 2010 – 102,711 miles
  • 2009 – 97,551 miles
  • 2008 – 89,603 miles
  • 2007 – 82,363 miles
  • 2006 – 73,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,093 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Outer sills covered in plastic cannot inspect.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,093 miles (+143)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    128,093 miles
    Test number
    784610765312
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,950 miles (+3,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,950 miles
    Test number
    635443778535
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, nothing appears excessive

  3. Pass124,710 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,710 miles
    Test number
    857675031987
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor in places/corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded.
    • AdvisoryHand brake just meets min requirement for mot 16 %
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame/axle beam corroded.
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor/smearing.

  4. Fail124,710 miles (+236)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,710 miles
    Test number
    725103761471
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor in places/corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded.
    • AdvisoryHand brake just meets min requirement for mot 16 %
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame/axle beam corroded.
    • AdvisoryWiper blades poor/smearing.

  5. Pass124,474 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,474 miles
    Test number
    476534456307
    • AdvisoryExhaust has been repaird ot rear joint not blowing on day of test
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered in plastic cannot inspect.

  6. Fail124,473 miles (+971)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,473 miles
    Test number
    222662274845
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered in plastic cannot inspect.

  7. Pass123,502 miles (+4,776)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,502 miles
    Test number
    367898888601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass118,726 miles (+103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,726 miles
    Test number
    680261042913
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail118,623 miles (+5,815)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,623 miles
    Test number
    101197788020
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass112,808 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,808 miles
    Test number
    157393024246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail112,777 miles (+4,685)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,777 miles
    Test number
    198708614228
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  12. Pass108,092 miles (+2,464)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,092 miles
    Test number
    266043243277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass105,628 miles (+2,917)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,628 miles
    Test number
    286133481446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass102,711 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    984578880144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,632 miles (+5,081)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,632 miles
    Test number
    764830370189
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass97,551 miles (+7,948)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    97,551 miles
    Test number
    294634069492
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f inner drive shaft gaytor split

  17. Pass89,603 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,603 miles
    Test number
    740452578123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,567 miles (+7,204)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,567 miles
    Test number
    812139768179
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass82,363 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,363 miles
    Test number
    143292167146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,333 miles (+8,642)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    954810067116
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass73,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,691 miles
    Test number
    384513666158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R317 SDA

Does R317 SDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R317 SDA expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R317 SDA?
The MOT on R317 SDA expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R317 SDA done?
R317 SDA was recorded at 128,093 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 3,160 miles a year.
Has R317 SDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R317 SDA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2019.
Has the mileage on R317 SDA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R317 SDA find?
R317 SDA passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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