1996 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0L Petrol · P423 FNV
1996 Vauxhall Calibra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 148,734 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CALIBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P423 FNV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2023
- 148,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P423 FNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Calibra (P423 FNV) between November 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P423 FNV Mileage History
- 02/11/2021144,061 mi
- 10/01/2022144,283 mi+222 mi
- 26/01/2023148,734 mi+4,451 mi
Average of roughly 3,793 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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