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C811 BRA

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,766 mi
Last recorded128,766 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC811 BRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 128,766 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 128,495 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 128,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 128,212 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 127,336 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 126,465 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 125,519 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,050 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,011 miles

exhaust slight blowing but ok for test

hand brake low effort but ok on brake test

small hole in o/side front sill but ok for test

Pass 12 Apr 2014 118,551 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 114,327 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 114,327 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 111,762 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 111,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 7 Apr 2009 107,070 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 107,070 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 101,465 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 101,465 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 99,591 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 99,586 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2006 94,437 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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C811 BRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C811 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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What year was C811 BRA registered?

C811 BRA is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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