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M917 DOU

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,083 mi
Last recorded121,083 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM917 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 121,083 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,059 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 117,074 miles

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

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

eng/man light showing,slight exhaust blow,front to rear & rear steel brake pipes rusty.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,641 miles

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

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

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

advise fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 109,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 105,201 miles

headlights getting dim

Pass 21 Feb 2009 97,613 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 97,602 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,714 miles

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

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

ferrulesd on rear flexi hoses corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2008 92,701 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ferrulesd on rear flexi hoses corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2007 88,943 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 88,943 miles

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

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

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

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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M917 DOU is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M917 DOU, 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 M917 DOU registered?

M917 DOU is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 21 March 1995.

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