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L753 FNK

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,215 mi
Last recorded110,215 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL753 FNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 110,215 miles

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear fuel hoses heavily cracked and perished

rear seats stored in the down position

rear suspension mounting brackets have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2015 110,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel pipes heavily corroded

rear fuel hoses heavily cracked and perished

rear seats stored in the down position

rear suspension mounting brackets have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,567 miles

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel hoses heavily cracked and perished

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 107,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All front suspension components corroded

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel hoses heavily cracked and perished

Fuel pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 105,679 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished, worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 105,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Both rear tyres have increased wear on inner edge (possible tracking fault)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear handbrake recorded low effort

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,495 miles

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

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

Metal fuel pipes corroded (all).

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished/cracked, cords not exposed.

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

Oil leak

Rubber fuel pipes perished/cracked (rear both).

Fail 13 Mar 2012 103,491 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes surface corrosion

rear brake disc's corroded

various engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2011 100,305 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 100,302 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 90,235 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 90,235 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 85,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 85,868 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 77,046 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 76,962 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 71,783 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 71,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,945 miles

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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L753 FNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L753 FNK, 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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L753 FNK is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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