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N557 DFC

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,355 mi
Last recorded91,355 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 DFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,355 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 91,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside park brake may need attention.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 88,785 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 88,784 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Some wear and spliting to offside front,offside rear tyres.

Pass 8 May 2006 85,021 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 85,019 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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N557 DFC is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N557 DFC, 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 N557 DFC registered?

N557 DFC is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 4 August 1995.

Is N557 DFC safe to buy?

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