Vauxhall Calibra MOT pass rate
82.6% of 1,207 Vauxhall Calibra MOT tests pass.
The Calibra passes its MOT 82.6% of the time — well above the average across all Vauxhall models, which sits at 73.5%.
The Vauxhall Calibra has a pass rate of 82.6%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 82.6% | 1,207 | 108,563 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Vauxhall Calibra
The most common reason the Vauxhall Calibra fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 58.8% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 55.8% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |
| Brakes | 53.6% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 41.9% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 28.5% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 20.6% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 8.2% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 8.2% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.1% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% | Inscription illegible |
Related Vauxhall models
- Vauxhall Ampera — 75.6% pass rate
- Vauxhall Omega — 70.8% pass rate
- Vauxhall Signum — 64.8% pass rate
- Vauxhall Frontera — 69.7% pass rate
- Vauxhall VX220 — 87.8% pass rate
- Vauxhall Vivaro-E — 85.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Calibra?
- 82.6% of Vauxhall Calibra MOT tests pass, based on 1,207 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Vauxhall Calibra?
- The most common reason the Vauxhall Calibra fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 58.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Vauxhall Calibra's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Vauxhall service history guide for how to check and keep one.