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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Calibra. Check any Calibra by registration number below.

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85.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.2%

vs Opel Avg

12

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Opel Calibra — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Calibra has an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, which is 6.2 percentage points below the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Calibra is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Opel Calibra, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Calibra performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 64 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2001

Based on 52 vehicles

76.9%Good
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

176k mi

1999

Based on 70 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

1998

Based on 53 vehicles

81.1%Good
Opel average: 91.9%

1997

Based on 228 vehicles

89.0%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1996

Based on 251 vehicles

85.3%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1995

Based on 275 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1994

Based on 295 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1993

Based on 277 vehicles

88.1%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1992

Based on 354 vehicles

88.4%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1991

Based on 332 vehicles

86.1%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1990

Based on 290 vehicles

80.0%Good
Opel average: 91.9%

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

Opel Astra 1.4 (p-j)

92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Calibra

Opel Calibra — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Calibra MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Calibra?
The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Calibra is 85.7% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Calibra?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Opel Calibra reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, the Opel Calibra is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Calibra?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Opel Calibra?
Typical mileage for the Opel Calibra: 161,944 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Calibra to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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