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N185 HFB

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

112,331 mi
Last recorded112,331 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 HFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2008 112,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust heavily corroded,back box mounted with wire & blowing, pipe from middle box loose in box

metal fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside number plate lamp dull

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front bottom ball joint dust boot torn

oil leaks

rear axle/subframe isolator bushes torn

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear differential damp

smoking heavily,burning oil

Pass 7 Apr 2007 110,664 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 110,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

4 x 4 light on dash

back box secured on with wire

battery insecure

corrosion noted to both rear brake disc,s

engine emits blue smoke on fast idle

exhaust clamp missing off back box

front ferrules on both rear brake hoses corroded

fuel lines heavily corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

various chips on front windscreen

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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N185 HFB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N185 HFB, 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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What year was N185 HFB registered?

N185 HFB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 19 December 1995.

Is N185 HFB safe to buy?

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