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N389 VAB

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,556 mi
Last recorded87,556 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 87,556 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 87,548 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,554 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 86,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,271 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 80,271 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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N389 VAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey 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 N389 VAB, 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 N389 VAB registered?

N389 VAB is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is N389 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N389 VAB 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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