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CYW 16V

1994 Vauxhall Calibra

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,121 mi
Last recorded86,121 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Calibra111,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYW 16V
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,121 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,117 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 79,669 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 79,663 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 77,058 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre stop light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,486 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

engine oil leak from sump

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 1 Aug 2014 73,486 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

engine oil leak from sump

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Aug 2013 68,554 miles

Both side repeaters starting to go white

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

Near side front body sill corroded

Off side outer cv boot starting to crack

Off side rear brake disc inner face is corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has cracks outside of zone a and b

Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,554 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both side repeaters starting to go white

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

Near side front body sill corroded

Off side outer cv boot starting to crack

Off side rear brake disc inner face is corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has cracks outside of zone a and b

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,149 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,057 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,272 miles

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 2 Aug 2010 60,272 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2008 57,582 miles

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

all fuel pipes corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2008 57,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,788 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 52,787 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,761 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 48,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 48,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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CYW 16V is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 111,825 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CYW 16V, 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 CYW 16V registered?

CYW 16V is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 17 January 1994.

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