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B11 MFM

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,139 mi
Last recorded71,139 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 71,139 miles

All underbody , suspension components , metal pipes and bushes covered in thick underseal

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s ,n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s ,n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 71,140 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

All underbody , suspension components , metal pipes and bushes covered in thick underseal

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s ,n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s ,n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 70,857 miles

All front to rear underbody , suspension components , metal pipes and bushes covered in thick black underseal

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both sides sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2024 70,168 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 70,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 69,381 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 68,797 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 68,797 miles

Position lamp not working Nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture From ABS pump to offside front flexi hose. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2020 67,598 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2019 63,322 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,782 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all tyres perishing

centre exhaust rubber split

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,158 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,606 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 57,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 57,528 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,487 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,120 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,919 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,559 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 54,279 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 52,490 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 51,288 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 51,284 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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B11 MFM is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 B11 MFM, 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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B11 MFM is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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