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K10 VXL

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,032 mi
Last recorded112,032 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 VXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 112,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 111,800 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 111,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 110,504 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 110,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 110,427 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 110,242 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 110,238 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure inadequately supported in centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blowing at front joint (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding on meter readings poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% both sides binding on meter (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,129 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 110,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,943 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 109,943 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 109,901 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,431 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 108,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 103,056 miles

Exhaust centre support missing

Fail 2 Jul 2011 103,056 miles

Exhaust centre support missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 100,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres tracked off slightly on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2010 100,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres tracked off slightly on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,835 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,671 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,507 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 86,568 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 86,568 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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K10 VXL is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K10 VXL, 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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K10 VXL is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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