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M898 BAH

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,035 mi
Last recorded120,035 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 BAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 120,035 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2008 119,975 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2007 116,872 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 116,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 111,942 miles

flexi brake pipe ferruls corroding

fuel pipes corroded

mid exhaust fitted not using standard fittings

nearside rear hand brake lever movement looks slightly restricted

offside front anti roll bar link slightly bent

oil leak

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight dampness around steering rack

Fail 12 Jul 2006 111,942 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

flexi brake pipe ferruls corroding

fuel pipes corroded

mid exhaaust is fitted not using correct fittings

nearside front tyre outter edge wearing

nearside rear hand brake lever movement slightly restricted

offside front anti roll bar link looks slightly bent

oil leak

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight dampness around steering rack

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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M898 BAH 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 M898 BAH, 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 M898 BAH registered?

M898 BAH is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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