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A9 UBT

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,683 mi
Last recorded126,683 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 UBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 126,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear both brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 120,058 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 116,470 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 116,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 111,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 106,800 miles

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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A9 UBT is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 UBT, 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 A9 UBT registered?

A9 UBT is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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