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N456 TSS

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,370 mi
Last recorded81,370 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 TSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut: attachment bracket / mounting noisy & rough

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over ten years old requires to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 195.60.R 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded center ()

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over ten years old requires to replace (Size 205.55.R 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over ten years old requires to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over ten years old requires to replace (Size 205.55.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing Lamp Inoperative

Fail 17 Feb 2025 72,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over ten years old requires to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over ten years old requires to replace (Size 205.55.R 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing Lamp Inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2024 63,263 miles

ALL 4 (FOUR) tyres are over years old

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 63,254 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

ALL 4 (FOUR) tyres are over years old

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 58,245 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 58,233 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 58,225 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 55,982 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 55,952 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers seat OSF mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 55,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,566 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,900 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,954 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,295 miles

Corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 16 Jun 2014 50,994 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,709 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,921 miles

both rear tyre treads slightly distorted.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,197 miles

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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N456 TSS is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N456 TSS, 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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N456 TSS is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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