CarVerify

Free Car Check

M853 SKM

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,802 mi
Last recorded159,802 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 SKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 159,802 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 159,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 159,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 159,498 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 158,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 158,391 miles

some damage to zone a of windscreen but not in drivers direct view

Fail 21 Mar 2018 158,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panell (6.6.6)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

some damage to zone a of windscreen but not in drivers direct view

Pass 15 Mar 2017 157,572 miles

rear fuel pipes outer case perished

rear number plate deteriorating

some damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 156,975 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight blow from front exhaust

some damage to windscreen

some imballence to rear brakes

Fail 30 Mar 2016 156,975 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

slight blow from front exhaust

some damage to windscreen

some imballence to rear brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2015 155,381 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake reading lower

Fail 30 Mar 2015 155,381 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake reading lower

Pass 3 Jan 2014 155,147 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to bonnet covered by tape

front flexi exhaust section deteriorating

long travel to parking brake lever

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2013 155,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

corrosion to bonnet covered by tape

front exhaust joint deteriorating

front flexi exhaust section deteriorating

nearside , front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2012 153,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light illuminated

corrosion to bonnet covered by tape

damage to windscreen not in swept area

front flexi exhaust section deteriorating

long travel to parking brake lever

offside wiper blade deteriorating but clears screen

rear numberplate lettering deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2012 153,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light illuminated

corrosion to bonnet covered by tape

damage to windscreen not in swept area

front flexi exhaust section deteriorating

long travel to parking brake lever

offside wiper blade deteriorating but clears screen

rear numberplate lettering deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2011 151,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to bonnet panel but covered by tape

large crack in windscreen but not in swept area

offside parking brake cable return spring broken

rear numberplate deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2011 151,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

corrosion to bonnet panel but covered by tape

large crack in windscreen but not in swept area

offside parking brake cable return spring broken

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2010 144,479 miles

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

water leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 141,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

screen damaged out side swept area

Pass 30 Jul 2009 136,649 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 136,646 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2008 129,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 129,797 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 123,484 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 123,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 115,229 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Calibra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M853 SKM is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M853 SKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M853 SKM?

You can check the full history of M853 SKM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M853 SKM registered?

M853 SKM is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 25 April 1995.

Is M853 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M853 SKM shows 27 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M853 SKM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M853 SKM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.