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M816 XUB

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,308 mi
Last recorded126,308 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM816 XUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2009 126,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 21 Oct 2009 126,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

long travel on hand brake

Fail 12 Oct 2009 126,302 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

inner side wall of offside front tyre damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2007 130,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 122,173 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 122,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M816 XUB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 M816 XUB, 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 M816 XUB registered?

M816 XUB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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