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N424 KUF

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,682 mi
Last recorded115,682 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 KUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 115,682 miles

Bulkhead flexing when rocking steering

Coolant leak

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,598 miles

brake pad wear indicator light indicating a fault

center rear view mirror missing

engine managment light indicating a fault

Fail 18 Sep 2012 113,598 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

brake pad wear indicator light indicating a fault

center rear view mirror missing

engine managment light indicating a fault

Fail 30 May 2012 113,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 106,149 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 106,140 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 105,457 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

BRAKE PAD WEAR LIGHT DISPLAYED ON DASH

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR NEARSIDE SEATBELT

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE IS WELDED TO CENTRE PIPE AND JOINT IS ALSO PASTED

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT CROSSMEMBER UNDER RADIATOR IS CORRODED

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE PUNTURED NAIL IN INNER TREAD AREA

METAL POWER STEERING PIPES ARE CORRODED

NAIL IN REAR NEARSIDE TYRE TREAD AND INNER TREAD STARTING TO WEAR SLIGHTLY UN-EVENLY

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER WIRE INSERT BECOMING INSECURE TO RUBBER

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES GOING TO CALIPER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT SLIGHTLY DULL

STEERING RACK BOOT IS DAMP WITH OIL

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 99,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 99,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,312 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 92,312 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 86,252 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corrosion on rear fuel pipes

Pass 15 Oct 2005 80,931 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N424 KUF is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N424 KUF, 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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N424 KUF is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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