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N285 LBM

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,826 mi
Last recorded175,826 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 LBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 175,826 miles

baulk head flexing at rack mount

floors corroded

front edge of bonnet corroded

inner sills corroded

left hand brake effort

left inner cv boot split

oil leaks

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

suspension lowered

Fail 17 Dec 2009 175,826 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

baulk head flexing at rack mount

floors corroded

front edge of bonnet corroded

inner sills corroded

left hand brake effort

left inner cv boot split

oil leaks

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

suspension lowered

Pass 18 Dec 2008 161,992 miles

both rear tyre treads worn

brake pipes corroded

front/rear subframes corroded

inner sills corroded

left front wishbone bushes worn

left inner cv boot split

oil leaks

rear chassis corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2008 161,992 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyre treads worn

brake pipes corroded

front/rear subframes corroded

inner sills corroded

left front wishbone bushes worn

left inner cv boot split

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 151,302 miles

bonnet corroded

front wishbone bushes worn

left inner cv boot split open

oil leak

rear chassis corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2007 151,302 miles

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

bonnet corroded

front wishbone bushes worn

left inner cv boot split open

oil leak

rear chassis corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2006 130,610 miles

front disc pads worn

fuel pipes corroded

left inner cv boot split

rear discs corroded

suspension lowered

suspension/chassis corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2006 130,610 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front disc pads worn

fuel ,pipe corrosion

rear discs corroded

suspension lowered

suspension/chassis corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2005 113,015 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2005 113,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front wishbone bushes worn

fuel pipe corrosion

sill muoldiongs fitted

steering rack play

suspension lowered

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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N285 LBM is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N285 LBM, 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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N285 LBM is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 18 October 1995.

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