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N420 VNU

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,757 mi
Last recorded125,757 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 VNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 125,757 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 125,757 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

MIDDLE EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED (NOT LEAKING)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 119,818 miles

child seat fitted in nearside rear position

nearside mirror slightly loose

power steering pump damp with fluid

Fail 20 Feb 2009 119,818 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted in nearside rear position

nearside mirror slightly loose

power steering pump damp with fluid

Pass 11 Feb 2008 113,077 miles

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

child seat fitted in N/S/R position

n/s headlight slightly dim

rear brake hose ferrules getting rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2008 113,077 miles

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

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

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

check tracking

child seat fitted in N/S/R position

n/s headlight slightly dim

rear brake hose ferrules getting rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2007 104,416 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 104,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 92,738 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 92,738 miles

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

POWER STEERING PUMP DAMP

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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N420 VNU is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey 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 N420 VNU, 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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N420 VNU is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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