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N578 HUY

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,921 mi
Last recorded131,921 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 HUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 131,921 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,042 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,701 miles

vehicle presented by owner as having had engine fitted from Reg C279LFF 1.8l astra GTE - emissions tested as such

Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,129 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,453 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,827 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 100,486 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 100,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 112,336 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight low reading o/s/r park brake

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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N578 HUY is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N578 HUY, 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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N578 HUY is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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