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H21 VXL

1992 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Calibra117,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 93,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,249 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 25 Apr 2024 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coolant leak engine ()

Fail 25 Apr 2024 92,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coolant leak engine ()

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracks visible. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracks visible. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,343 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,125 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,591 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable gaiter splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,114 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and lightly scored

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,289 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Rear advanced corrosion evident left and right side wheel arches

Fail 9 Feb 2015 89,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advanced corrosion evident left and right side rear whrrl arches

front windscreen wipers poor

rear brake discs scored , worn and corroded

spare tyre different size

Pass 9 Feb 2015 89,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advanced corrosion evident left and right side rear whrrl arches

front windscreen wipers poor

rear brake discs scored , worn and corroded

spare tyre different size

Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advanced corrosion evident left and right side rear sillpanels/wheel arches

spare wheel different size

Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,765 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

rear exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition.

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

slight oil leak present.

spare wheel different size.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,077 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

rear brake discs slightly corroded and scored.

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

slight oil leak present.

spare wheel different size.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,156 miles

corrosion evident left and right side rear wheel archs

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,435 miles

corrosion evident front cross member

corrosion evident left side rear outer wheel arch

left and right side rear brake discs scored and corroded

right side dipped headlamp aim upper limit

Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,298 miles

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

left and right side rear brake discs are scored and corroded

left side rear wheel arch is corroded

right side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit

right side front shock absorber is leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2008 83,653 miles

left and right side front brake discs are scored and corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 81,180 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

leak evident from right side of power assisted steering rack

left and right side rear brake discs are scored and corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2006 78,809 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H21 VXL is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 117,820 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 H21 VXL, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H21 VXL is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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