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M44 SMD

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,263 mi
Last recorded92,263 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 SMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,263 miles

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

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

both sides rear hand brake cable return springs broken

engine management light stays on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 92,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both sides rear hand brake cable return springs broken

engine management light stays on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,302 miles

engine management light illuminated

plastic outer sill covers fitted. offside rear shock absorber heavily greased. nail in offside rear tyre tread front wishbone mounting bushes perishing.

subframes heavily corroded corrosion within prescribed areas. oil leaks rear suspensin mounting bushes poor condition show no play time of inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,526 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine wet with oil . engine oil leaks power steering pump / drive system areas contaminated in oil

minor leaks manifold areas nearside and offside rear axle mounting bushes heavily perishing no play time of inspection offside rear shockabsorber greased

Fail 22 Sep 2010 87,526 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

engine wet with oil . engine oil leaks power steering pump / drive system areas contaminated in oil

minor leaks manifold areas nearside and offside rear axle mounting bushes heavily perishing no play time of inspection offside rear shockabsorber greased

Pass 9 Oct 2009 84,191 miles

all tyres cracking in tread areas. nails in rear tyre tread area

c/o just obtained very close to limit engine oil leaks slight dampness power steering pump areas. side play in park brake lever.

fuel pipes corroding. both front shockers slight dampness. play in both front suspesnion legs when jacked.

plastic outer sill covers fitted. corrosion showing front floors floors corroding at drain plug areas

Fail 9 Oct 2009 84,191 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres cracking in tread areas. nails in rear tyre tread area

c/o just obtained very close to limit engine oil leaks slight dampness power steering pump areas. side play in park brake lever.

fuel pipes corroding. both front shockers slight dampness. play in both front suspesnion legs when jacked.

plastic outer sill covers fitted. corrosion showing front floors floors corroding at drain plug areas

Pass 23 Sep 2008 80,606 miles

os ns rear flexys corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Oil leak

front floors corroded

os headlamp slightly reduced output

os ns front shockers slight misting of oil

Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,854 miles

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

ns front floor corroded

os rear stub axle and shocker coverd in grease, customer trying to stop squeek.

rear flexy ferouls corroded

slight dampness ns front shocker

Fail 4 Oct 2007 75,794 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

ns front floor corroded

os rear stub axle and shocker coverd in grease, customer trying to stop squeek.

rear flexy ferouls corroded

slight dampness ns front shocker

Pass 18 Oct 2006 71,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 67,247 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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M44 SMD is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M44 SMD, 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 M44 SMD registered?

M44 SMD is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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