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M489 ONP

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,181 mi
Last recorded66,181 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 ONP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 66,181 miles

tyres starting to crack

Fail 18 Aug 2023 66,165 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits hc 285 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits .78 (8.2.1.2 (b))

tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,110 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 65,110 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,664 miles

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,239 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,425 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to offside front jacking point

Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,594 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,720 miles

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2015 58,447 miles

Both front floor slight corrosion around previous repair

Both rear brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear service brakes only just meeting the minimum requirement

Fail 5 Aug 2015 58,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front floor slight corrosion around previous repair

Both rear brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,859 miles

n/s and o/s floor corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2014 54,859 miles

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

n/s and o/s floor corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,609 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,907 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections;in poor condition

o/s front lower wishbone rear bush worn

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,707 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 43,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,507 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 35,705 miles

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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M489 ONP is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M489 ONP, 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 M489 ONP registered?

M489 ONP is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 22 May 1995.

Is M489 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M489 ONP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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