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N174 SOM

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,853 mi
Last recorded124,853 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 SOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 124,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front floor area corroded, both sides

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above exhaust box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body covered with heavy underseal front to rear

Pass 7 Apr 2018 175,331 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 172,008 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 170,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 167,426 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Both front outer constant velocity gaitor slightly deteriorated.Nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.Offside front hub component has slight play.

Car over heating.Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.Both inner sills slightly corroded.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear 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 Mar 2015 167,426 miles

Both front outer constant velocity gaitor slightly deteriorated.Nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.Offside front hub component has slight play.

Car over heating.Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.Both inner sills slightly corroded.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 165,530 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body has sealant been applied not allowing full inspection of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2013 163,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 161,062 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 156,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 152,693 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 152,693 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 148,013 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 148,013 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 142,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 133,247 miles

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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N174 SOM is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N174 SOM, 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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N174 SOM is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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