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M896 XWT

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,797 mi
Last recorded155,797 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 XWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 155,797 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 149,817 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 149,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 13,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,634 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 129,493 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2005 129,493 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2005 128,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M896 XWT is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M896 XWT, 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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M896 XWT is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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