Vauxhall Calibra
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 1,347 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
83%
Total Tests
1,347
Best Year
1993 (94%)
Years Covered
7
How reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?
Vauxhall Calibra by Year
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About the Vauxhall Calibra
The Vauxhall Calibra has been tested 1,347 times in 2024 MOT data across 7 model years (1992 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1993 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 68 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 74%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older VAUXHALL CALIBRAs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 8 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 104,492 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 112,623 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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