Vauxhall Calibr vs Vauxhall Vectra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Calibr
63%
MOT pass rate · 40 vehicles
Vauxhall Vectra
67%
MOT pass rate · 740,983 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Vectra is the more reliable of the two — 67% pass first time versus 63%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Calibr | Vauxhall Vectra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 63% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 37% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.8 | 2.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 129,002 mi | 126,456 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 40 | 740,983 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Calibr
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Vauxhall Vectra
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Vectra is the more reliable of the two — 67% pass first time versus 63%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.