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N255 RFL

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 RFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 154,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n.s inner cv boot split

sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

traction control light on

Fail 5 Sep 2007 153,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n.s inner cv boot split

n.s.f disc at limits of acceptable distortion

o.s.f sidelight slightly dim

o.s.r tyre wearing unevenly inside edge

sill covers stop full examination of sills

traction control light on

Pass 8 Sep 2006 143,151 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 143,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hand brake travel is high

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

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

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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N255 RFL is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N255 RFL, 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 N255 RFL registered?

N255 RFL is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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