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B9 DEK

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

44,358 mi
Last recorded44,358 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 DEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 44,358 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 44,120 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 43,771 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 43,357 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section - borderline . (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse light

Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,774 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,478 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 41,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,069 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Oct 2012 39,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,097 miles

play in offside front droplink

Fail 11 Oct 2011 38,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in offside front droplink

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,858 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 36,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,719 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 34,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front & nearside front tyres 2mm

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,636 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 30,355 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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B9 DEK is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B9 DEK, 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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B9 DEK is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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