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C13 FEN

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

188,701 mi
Last recorded188,701 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 FEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 188,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 187,740 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 186,778 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 186,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 185,002 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 185,002 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear park brake not releasing correctly

Pass 17 Jul 2019 183,629 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 183,629 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 181,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 181,484 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 177,657 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 177,652 miles

Emissions not tested engine temp climbing fuel leaking (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both feed pipes marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel feed (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 175,212 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front STRONGLY ADVISE;OUTER TYRE WALL SPLIT/CUT

Nearside Front SUSPENSION STRUTT UPPER MOUNT BEARING WORN.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 175,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING AS MARKED FOR I.D. (2.2.C.1h)

FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front STRONGLY ADVISE;OUTER TYRE WALL SPLIT/CUT

Nearside Front SUSPENSION STRUTT UPPER MOUNT BEARING WORN.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 174,214 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 172,444 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 172,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

STRONGLY ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE;FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 170,935 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE. FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE.FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT REAR.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 170,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE. FUEL PIPES CORRODED.

STRONGLY ADVISE.FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED AT REAR.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 168,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to rear brake pipe and offside front brake pipe corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front upper suspention mount worn.

Noise from nearside rear brake when wheel rotated.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight fuel smell under bonnet.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 166,095 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 161,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 161,879 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 157,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 157,272 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 153,353 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 153,323 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2006 145,564 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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C13 FEN is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 C13 FEN, 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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C13 FEN is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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