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J7 LUC

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,428 mi
Last recorded128,428 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 LUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 128,428 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2009 128,428 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 123,982 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 123,982 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 121,970 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 121,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 115,580 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 115,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2005 99,889 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

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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J7 LUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J7 LUC, 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 J7 LUC registered?

J7 LUC is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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