RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Vauxhall Calibra reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,207 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,207 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 78% of Vauxhall Calibra cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on tyres and suspension.
78%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 82% of peers
+17.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,207 tests · fleet 61%
78%
Where the Calibra fails
Suspension98
Brakes97
Body & structure98
Steering99
Tyres99
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on tyres, suspension, steering.
Share of 13 years and older Vauxhall Calibra MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Vauxhall Calibra tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Vauxhall Calibra models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Emissions & leaks · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Vauxhall Calibra reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Vauxhall Calibra holds up well for its age: 78% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 82% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Calibra?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Vauxhall Calibra in 2024: 13 years and older, 78%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Vauxhall Calibra MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Vauxhall Calibra versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
Other Vauxhall models
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