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C611 BRA

1990 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,803 mi
Last recorded64,803 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Calibra104,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC611 BRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 64,803 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 64,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 64,598 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,114 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,639 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,929 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 61,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,897 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,863 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,647 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,629 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,612 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 36,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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C611 BRA is a 1990 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 104,745 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 C611 BRA, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C611 BRA registered?

C611 BRA is a 1990 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for C611 BRA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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