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M397 XUD

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,660 mi
Last recorded111,660 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 XUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 111,660 miles

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM FRONT BULK HEAD/STEERING RACK 2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 3/ SILL COVERS FITTED 4/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 2 Sep 2013 111,660 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1/ SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM FRONT BULK HEAD/STEERING RACK 2/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 3/ SILL COVERS FITTED 4/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 6 Sep 2012 105,279 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 6 Sep 2012 105,279 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

1/ UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION PARTS/BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,695 miles

1/ UNDERBODY/BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL 3/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM MANIFOLD

Pass 2 Sep 2010 90,430 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY 2/ SILL COVERS FITTED 3/ BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM MANIFOLD ?

Fail 2 Sep 2010 90,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND GETTING RUSTY 2/ SILL COVERS FITTED 3/ BRAKE PIPES/FUEL PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 4/ SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FROM MANIFOLD ?

Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,913 miles

1/ SILL COVERS FITTED 2/ O/S/F + BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ FUEL PIPES/BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,081 miles

1/ N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 2/ SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2007 66,075 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 66,075 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

1/ PETROL PIPES GETTING RUSTY

Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,290 miles

1/ N/S/F DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

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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M397 XUD is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 106,792 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 M397 XUD, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M397 XUD registered?

M397 XUD is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M397 XUD safe to buy?

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