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SJA 253H

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,750 mi
Last recorded141,750 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 253H
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 141,750 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 141,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 May 2011 136,526 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 136,526 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 136,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

amplifier wiring fouling on bonnet

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

rubber boot on nearside front anti roll bar link split

small crack in rear number plate

various engine oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2010 136,260 miles

amplifier wiring fouling on bonnet

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

rubber boot on nearside front anti roll bar link split

small crack in rear number plate

various engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2009 133,904 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 133,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 125,942 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

headlight aim only just acceptable on both lights

Pass 7 Feb 2007 113,646 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 113,646 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 31 Mar 2006 108,795 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 24 Mar 2006 108,392 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pass side front seat belt pre tensioner warning tag showing slight damage to rear no plate

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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SJA 253H is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SJA 253H, 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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SJA 253H is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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