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M788 TVS

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,576 mi
Last recorded146,576 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 TVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 146,576 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 146,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 133,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2006 133,090 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2005 118,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside headlight damaged

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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M788 TVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M788 TVS, 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 M788 TVS registered?

M788 TVS is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M788 TVS safe to buy?

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