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A12 ERE

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,165 mi
Last recorded111,165 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ERE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 111,165 miles

Oil leak

little movement in handbrake cable o/s/r

slight movment steering rack mountings

Fail 28 Nov 2007 111,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

little movement in handbrake cable o/s/r

slight movment steering rack mountings

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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A12 ERE is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 A12 ERE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 ERE registered?

A12 ERE is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is A12 ERE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 ERE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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