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N709 ELT

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,639 mi
Last recorded183,639 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN709 ELT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 183,639 miles

all brake pipes corroding

both bottom balljoint boots deteriorated

exhaust poor fitment

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion

nearside headlamp condensated

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 183,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes corroding

both bottom balljoint boots deteriorated

exhaust poor fit

fuel pipes corroded

general corrosion

nearside front headlamp misted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Oct 2013 176,232 miles

50 % of nearside rear light inoperative

both bottom balljoint boots split / offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes & rear brake pipes corroding

fuel lines corroded

general corrosion

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge & 1.6 mm

nearside headlamp cracked

nearside rear tyre 2 mm

offside rear tyre perished

play in offside front top suspension mount

rear brake flexy hose ferulles corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 167,700 miles

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes & pump damp

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres worrn on inner edges & low

Fail 23 Aug 2012 167,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes & pump damp

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres worrn on inner edges & low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 162,399 miles

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

both wiper blades slightly split

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2011 162,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both wiper blades slightly split

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 152,788 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 148,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 140,622 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 140,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 132,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 123,685 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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N709 ELT is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N709 ELT, 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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N709 ELT is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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