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M161 SWL

1971 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,122 mi
Last recorded100,122 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Calibra113,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 SWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 100,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing low

front discs and pads worn to limits

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2006 94,546 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 94,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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M161 SWL is a 1971 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 113,160 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 M161 SWL, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M161 SWL registered?

M161 SWL is a 1971 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is M161 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M161 SWL shows 3 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.

Does M161 SWL have outstanding finance?

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