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N231 DOR

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,566 mi
Last recorded72,566 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 DOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,566 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 72,561 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,551 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 72,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 71,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 70,188 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 70,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Main front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2008 68,570 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode in various places

fuel lines under centre of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2008 68,570 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode in various places

fuel lines under centre of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,021 miles

Both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust centre section in very poor condition & blowing

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Fail 31 Aug 2006 67,045 miles

Both front to rear brake pipe's corroded

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,045 miles

Both front to rear brake pipe's corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge of tread

Pass 22 Aug 2005 65,538 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 65,538 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

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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N231 DOR is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N231 DOR, 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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N231 DOR is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 21 August 1995.

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