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N281 CFS

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

999,694 mi
Last recorded999,694 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 CFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2009 999,694 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

nearsde rear and offside rear brake discs contaminated with copper grease

nearside rear abs ring broken

Pass 3 Apr 2008 995,198 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 995,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 990,586 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 990,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 985,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N281 CFS is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 N281 CFS, 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 N281 CFS registered?

N281 CFS is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N281 CFS safe to buy?

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