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A20 MRC

1994 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,609 mi
Last recorded120,609 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Calibra111,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 120,609 miles

both front tyres close to limit

bulkhead + outer sills covered

front brake pads thin

n/s/f wishbone rear bush started to split

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

Fail 28 Jan 2009 120,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres close to limit

bulkhead + outer sills covered

front brake pads thin

n/s/f wishbone rear bush started to split

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

Pass 4 Feb 2008 108,923 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 102,663 miles

both front cv gaiters splitting

both front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

cambelt cover missing

play in parking brake lever

Fail 8 Feb 2007 102,663 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

cambelt cover missing

play in parking brake lever

Pass 4 Apr 2006 99,489 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 99,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?

Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
4,285
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
20,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,228
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,240
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,258
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 5,626
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,357
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A20 MRC is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 111,825 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Calibra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 MRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Calibra typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 MRC registered?

A20 MRC is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is A20 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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