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N257 BMP

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Purple Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,050 mi
Last recorded165,050 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 BMP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 165,050 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 165,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 155,386 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 155,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 155,228 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 20 Apr 2007 146,532 miles

Battery insecure

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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N257 BMP is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Purple with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N257 BMP, 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 N257 BMP registered?

N257 BMP is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 16 November 1995.

Is N257 BMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 BMP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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