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N396 SPF

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,883 mi
Last recorded109,883 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 SPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 109,883 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipes across front of car below radiator are heavily corroded, and covered in oil. Unable to see fresh leaks at time of test.

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

Fail 4 May 2010 109,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipes across front of car below radiator are heavily corroded, and covered in oil. Unable to see fresh leaks at time of test.

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

Pass 22 May 2009 105,467 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 105,467 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 97,889 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 97,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,936 miles

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

some corrosion of both rear flexi brake pipe ferrules

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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N396 SPF is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N396 SPF, 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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N396 SPF is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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