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M817 HRG

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

167,259 mi
Last recorded167,259 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 HRG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 167,259 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 162,128 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 162,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to debond

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

engine oil leak from sump pan gasket

metal brake and fuel pipes rusty and corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2006 161,102 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 161,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight condensation to o/s/r lamp unit

slight handbrake travel

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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M817 HRG is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M817 HRG, 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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M817 HRG is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 18 January 1995.

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