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N980 BEM

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,738 mi
Last recorded80,738 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 BEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,738 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 80,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,082 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 76,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,145 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,439 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 65,437 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,378 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 60,373 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 56,565 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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N980 BEM is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N980 BEM, 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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N980 BEM is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N980 BEM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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