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Vauxhall Calibra

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,998 cc

M46 DRWMOT history

M46 DRW is a blue petrol Vauxhall Calibra first used on 8 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
98,072 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M46 DRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Calibra
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
8 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M46 DRW was last recorded at 98,072 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,652 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,420 miles
Average per year
2,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,072 miles
  • 2025 – 96,652 miles
  • 2024 – 92,803 miles
  • 2023 – 92,496 miles
  • 2022 – 92,000 miles
  • 2021 – 91,944 miles
  • 2019 – 90,586 miles
  • 2017 – 78,202 miles
  • 2016 – 73,665 miles
  • 2014 – 71,391 miles
  • 2013 – 70,583 miles
  • 2012 – 69,018 miles
  • 2011 – 63,180 miles
  • 2010 – 51,549 miles
  • 2009 – 42,984 miles
  • 2008 – 42,970 miles
  • 2007 – 42,963 miles
  • 2006 – 42,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,072 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Slight knock from front of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,072 miles (+1,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    98,072 miles
    Test number
    631292526666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,652 miles (+3,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    96,652 miles
    Test number
    640717881781
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,803 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,803 miles
    Test number
    728966266332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight knock from front of vehicle

  4. Fail92,751 miles (+255)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    963595389520
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section at down pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively When rotated (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake reading low only just met
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight knock from front of vehicle

  5. Pass92,496 miles (+496)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    92,496 miles
    Test number
    903943675051
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,000 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,000 miles
    Test number
    427738872097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front road wheel when rotated has a slight bind and noise from wheel possible brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,944 miles (+1,358)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,944 miles
    Test number
    820037566302
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,586 miles (+12,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,586 miles
    Test number
    193460130236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,202 miles (+4,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    350513675672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass73,665 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    477540752090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail73,660 miles (+2,269)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,660 miles
    Test number
    559149831382
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi to metel pipe lose in holder (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass71,391 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    236840954326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,583 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,583 miles
    Test number
    996893643193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,578 miles (+1,560)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    219610143472
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFault with four wheel drive system

  15. Pass69,018 miles (+5,838)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,018 miles
    Test number
    877836632189
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass63,180 miles (+11,631)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,180 miles
    Test number
    235758031479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,549 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,549 miles
    Test number
    691320360077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,545 miles (+8,561)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,545 miles
    Test number
    400837250012
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass42,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,984 miles
    Test number
    204772029076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,984 miles (+14)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,984 miles
    Test number
    554030429093
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass42,970 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,970 miles
    Test number
    632394158050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,963 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,963 miles
    Test number
    693698057027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,441 miles
    Test number
    222326056048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M46 DRW

Does M46 DRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M46 DRW is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M46 DRW?
The MOT on M46 DRW is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M46 DRW done?
M46 DRW was recorded at 98,072 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,711 miles a year.
Has M46 DRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M46 DRW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on M46 DRW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M46 DRW find?
M46 DRW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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