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M960 SWB

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,454 mi
Last recorded151,454 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 SWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 151,454 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 1 Mar 2011 151,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 144,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic covers on outer sills preventing full examination of prescribed areas.

Fail 7 Jan 2010

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic covers on outer sills preventing full examination of prescribed areas.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 137,228 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 137,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 124,519 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 124,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 114,747 miles

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

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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M960 SWB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M960 SWB, 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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M960 SWB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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