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M20 CHD

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,236 mi
Last recorded72,236 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 CHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 72,236 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,445 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 54,091 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,091 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,897 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 52,874 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M20 CHD is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M20 CHD, 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 M20 CHD registered?

M20 CHD is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is M20 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 CHD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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