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M506 OAB

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,681 mi
Last recorded159,681 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM506 OAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 159,681 miles

fuel filter corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2009 159,651 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

E M L On Engine Missing Customer Wanted Test Carrid Out

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Sideskirts Fitted Cant See Sills

Pass 21 Nov 2007 157,287 miles

o/s/r wheel binding on

Fail 8 Sep 2007 157,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 148,787 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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M506 OAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M506 OAB, 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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M506 OAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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