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M889 DHU

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,036 mi
Last recorded154,036 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 DHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 154,036 miles

EXHAUST NON-STANDARD

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

O/S REAR BRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN / CORRODED

REAR SPRINGS NON STANDARD

Fail 28 Apr 2011 154,028 miles

Centre Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

EXHAUST NON-STANDARD

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

O/S REAR BRAKE READING SLIGHTLY LOW

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN / CORRODED

REAR SPRINGS NON STANDARD

Pass 30 Apr 2010 143,814 miles

fuel pipes advanced corrosion

o/s/f bulk head covered in under seal and unable to properly inspect

rear brake pads wearing low

unable to inspect both sills due to plastic trims fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2010 143,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring repaired by welding (2.4.C.1c)

fuel pipes advanced corrosion

n/s/f outer CV gaiter slight leak

o/s/f bulk head covered in under seal and unable to properly inspect

rear brake pads wearing low

unable to inspect both sills due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 132,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate cracked

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 23 Mar 2007 126,043 miles

advanced corrosion on front bulk head + obstruceted by insulation

corrosion fuel pipes

front number plate minor cracks

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Mar 2007 125,991 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advanced corrosion on front bulk head + obstucted by insulation

front number plate minor cracks

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2006 118,046 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
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M889 DHU is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M889 DHU, 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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M889 DHU is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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