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M968 XEH

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,423 mi
Last recorded156,423 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 XEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 156,423 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 155,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 148,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 142,722 miles

Fuel supply pipes corroded.

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

Pass 13 May 2013 138,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 138,002 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust pipe thinned by corrosion on joint and leaking slightly.

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

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

Parking brake effort slightly low on o/s.

Slight variation in rear brake effort.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 133,298 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BOTH REAR TYRES FEATHERED ON INNER EDGE

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake has only just met requirements 16%

Fail 2 Apr 2012 133,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 123,905 miles

Some rear brake inbalance noted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 123,905 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Some rear brake inbalance noted

Pass 19 Apr 2010 116,107 miles

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

Fuel pipe corroded near the tank

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 116,107 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe corroded near the tank

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 104,953 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn.

Front crossmember slightly thinned by corrosion.

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 104,903 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn.

Front crossmember slightly thinned by corrosion.

N/S/R Tyre, has a nail in tread area.

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)

Parking brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 97,138 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 97,134 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,831 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 88,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M968 XEH is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M968 XEH, 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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M968 XEH is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 23 May 1995.

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