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M490 HFH

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,540 mi
Last recorded84,540 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 HFH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,540 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,425 miles

Corrosion starting round floorpan drain holes

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,518 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

floor pans showing corrosion

fuel pipes running front to rear showing corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,936 miles

metal fuel pipes running front to rear showing corrosion

nearside outer body sill showing corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2012 64,249 miles

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,159 miles

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

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

front and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

front brake discs showing corrosion/ wear

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 60,328 miles

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

front brake discs showing slight wear

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,769 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls perished

both metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2008 56,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyre sidewalls perishing

fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,413 miles

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

metal fuel pipes showing corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2006 51,700 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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M490 HFH is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M490 HFH, 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 M490 HFH registered?

M490 HFH is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is M490 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M490 HFH shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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