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H389 DBU

1990 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,716 mi
Last recorded91,716 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Calibra104,745 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH389 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,716 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,282 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 90,241 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,881 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,667 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,484 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 86,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 85,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 84,202 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 84,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 82,498 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,849 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 79,193 miles

coolant leaking from radiator upper left

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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H389 DBU is a 1990 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 104,745 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 H389 DBU, 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 36 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 H389 DBU registered?

H389 DBU is a 1990 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 13 September 1990.

Is H389 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H389 DBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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