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H4 DHC

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,080 mi
Last recorded56,080 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 DHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 56,080 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 54,575 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 54,237 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 54,081 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,733 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 52,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,393 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,112 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 51,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,711 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,827 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,391 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,538 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 41,231 miles

o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,114 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres tread slightly lumpy on inside edges not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r parking brake effort slightly low not below limits at time of test.

o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,041 miles

n/s/r parking brake effort slightly low & slightly sticky.

o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bush worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,660 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,378 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H4 DHC is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H4 DHC, 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 H4 DHC registered?

H4 DHC is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H4 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 DHC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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