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B28 MCK

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,370 mi
Last recorded114,370 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 MCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,370 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 114,072 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 114,072 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,553 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 113,552 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2015 111,804 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 103,733 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 103,733 miles

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

wires rubbing against hub at l/h/r

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,442 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear n/s brake hose ferrule some corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2009 89,442 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

oil filter corroded

rear n/s brake hose ferrule some corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2008 78,376 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2008 78,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,501 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Feb 2007 71,216 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Feb 2006 64,338 miles

engine belts/pulleys noisy at mid range engine speeds

fuel pipes corroded

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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B28 MCK is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B28 MCK, 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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B28 MCK is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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