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M801 BMB

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

153,701 mi
Last recorded153,701 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM801 BMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 153,701 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2009 153,701 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 153,698 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 148,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Petrol pipes rusty.

Fail 16 Apr 2008 148,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Petrol pipes rusty.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 141,912 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 141,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2006 234,624 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 134,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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M801 BMB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M801 BMB, 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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M801 BMB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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