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P303 NEH

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,518 mi
Last recorded96,518 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 NEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 96,518 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 96,518 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 87,305 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 87,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006
Pass 6 Jan 2006 71,284 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 71,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P303 NEH is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P303 NEH, 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 P303 NEH registered?

P303 NEH is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P303 NEH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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