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N101 NNW

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,102 mi
Last recorded125,102 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 NNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 125,102 miles

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight damage to screen

Pass 9 Jun 2011 115,346 miles

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

exhaust rubber mountings starting to perish

front lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to perish and unbond

offside front shock damp

oil leak on gearbox

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight exhaust blow around manifold area

Fail 9 Jun 2011 115,346 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

exhaust rubber mountings starting to perish

front lower suspension arms inner bushes starting to perish and unbond

offside front shock damp

oil leak on gearbox

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight exhaust blow around manifold area

Pass 10 Jun 2010 107,835 miles

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

front lower suspension inner rear bushes starting to split and perish

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 9 Jun 2010 107,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

front lower suspension inner rear bushes starting to split and perish

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 14 May 2009 99,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake furruels corried

Fail 13 May 2009 99,901 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake furruels corried

Pass 15 Apr 2008 95,252 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 95,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 90,734 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 90,730 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 86,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

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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N101 NNW is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 102,738 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 N101 NNW, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N101 NNW registered?

N101 NNW is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N101 NNW safe to buy?

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