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H165 DBP

1990 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,073 mi
Last recorded67,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Calibra104,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 DBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND BOTH REAR OUTER AND UNDER SILLS AND BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 67,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND BOTH REAR OUTER AND UNDER SILLS AND BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,944 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 60,944 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel system component leaking REAR PIPE AT PUMP (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,873 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 53,873 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,913 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2013 39,840 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 May 2012 35,360 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,525 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 32,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 29,995 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,591 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 27,591 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,277 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 25,256 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,878 miles

corrosion in double skins both rear chassis members but still strong

Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,188 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 20,188 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion in double skins both rear chassis members but still strong

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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H165 DBP is a 1990 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H165 DBP, 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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H165 DBP is a 1990 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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