1996 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0L Petrol · YLR 40S
1996 Vauxhall Calibra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 152,422 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CALIBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YLR 40S Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 152,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YLR 40S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Calibra (YLR 40S) between September 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
YLR 40S Mileage History
- 30/09/2025152,413 mi
- 03/10/2025152,422 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,053 miles per year across 2 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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