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C20 XEP

1994 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,406 mi
Last recorded166,406 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Calibra111,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 XEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 166,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 158,433 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 148,169 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 142,118 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 142,075 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 30 Sep 2005 141,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C20 XEP is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C20 XEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C20 XEP registered?

C20 XEP is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is C20 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 XEP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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