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D2 CRW

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,242 mi
Last recorded54,242 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 CRW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 54,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 53,387 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,774 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 50,808 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 50,472 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 50,488 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 48,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,279 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 46,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,682 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,289 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

near side rear tyre has uneaven wear on inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 30,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,546 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,188 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 24,229 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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D2 CRW is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D2 CRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D2 CRW registered?

D2 CRW is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is D2 CRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 CRW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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