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C471 BRA

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,812 mi
Last recorded180,812 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC471 BRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 180,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 180,804 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 179,816 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 178,163 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 175,592 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 171,679 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 171,672 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 167,456 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 163,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 159,446 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wheels slightly binding

Fail 18 Aug 2011 159,392 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 153,093 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 153,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 149,429 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 149,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 141,119 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 141,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 136,578 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 136,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 136,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2005 117,159 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 117,159 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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C471 BRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C471 BRA, 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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C471 BRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 9 October 1996.

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