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N177 VAB

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN177 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 106,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tyre wall

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine smokes slightly when hot

no coolant in headertank cap loose [ steam coming from under bonnet] when vehicle was started up

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,550 miles

Offside Rear tyre surface cracks in walls

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,453 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 99,275 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,073 miles

grease leaking n/s/f c/v gaiter

slight creak n/s/f susspension

slight oil leak

temp gauge not working

Fail 19 Jun 2015 94,073 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

grease leaking n/s/f c/v gaiter

slight creak n/s/f susspension

slight oil leak

temp gauge not working

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,373 miles

slight greese leak n/s c/v gaiter

Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight greese leak n/s c/v gaiter

Pass 19 Jun 2013 84,807 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 84,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 78,440 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 78,440 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

cooling fan not cutting allowing engine to overheat

Fail 23 Jul 2007 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 70,524 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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N177 VAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N177 VAB, 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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N177 VAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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