Vauxhall Calibra reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,207 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Calibra tends to fail
Share of Vauxhall Calibra cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on tyres, suspension, steering.
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).