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FIB 9388

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,621 mi
Last recorded84,621 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 9388
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,621 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 84,601 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 83,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,766 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,476 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,089 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 74,308 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2008 68,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 68,657 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 65,620 miles

NEARSIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 65,620 miles

NEARSIDE REPEATER LENS MISSING

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,643 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 62,603 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FIB 9388 is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FIB 9388, 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 FIB 9388 registered?

FIB 9388 is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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