MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,947 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
engine notse
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust fouling body at rear
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery flat
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?
Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N542 VAU is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N542 VAU, 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 N542 VAU registered?
N542 VAU is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1995.
Is N542 VAU safe to buy?
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