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50953

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,540 mi
Last recorded55,540 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration50953
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,540 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 55,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,572 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 47,505 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?

Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
4,285
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
20,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,228
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,240
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,258
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 5,626
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,357
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50953 is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 102,738 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Calibra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 50953, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Calibra typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 50953 registered?

50953 is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 April 1996.

Is 50953 safe to buy?

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