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J4 DWD

1995 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,821 mi
Last recorded72,821 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Calibra106,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 DWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 72,821 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 72,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 67,481 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,849 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,058 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 55,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,205 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,041 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 38,003 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides of vehicle (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 37,947 miles

Front to rear metal fuel pipe very rusty

General rust on underbody components

Fail 11 Nov 2016 37,947 miles

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

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

Front to rear metal fuel pipe very rusty

General rust on underbody components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,504 miles

minor exhaust leak in rear silencer and silencer corroded

surface rust on suspension componants

Fail 10 Nov 2015 37,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

minor exhaust leak in rear silencer and silencer corroded

surface rust on suspension componants

Pass 28 Oct 2014 37,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear suspension very rusty

nearside and offside front tyres perishing slightly

rear metal petrol pipes getting rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2014 37,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear suspension very rusty

nearside and offside front tyres perishing slightly

rear metal petrol pipes getting rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear suspension very rusty

rear metal petrol petrol pipes getting rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2013 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear suspension very rusty

rear metal petrol petrol pipes getting rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,041 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 36,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 32,018 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,617 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,556 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 23,912 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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J4 DWD is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J4 DWD, 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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J4 DWD is a 1995 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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