MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine oil leaking
n/s and o/s drive shaft inner gaiters split
o/s/f flexi brake hose perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
engine oil leaking
n/s and o/s drive shaft inner gaiters split
o/s/f ABS sensor missing
o/s/f flexi brake hose perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all four tyres worn on inner edges.
corrosion on the offside rear of floor pan.
nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split.
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all four tyres worn on inner edges.
corrosion on the offside rear of floor pan.
nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside and nearside rear brake hoses feroules corroded
oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
oil leak
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K223 GKU is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1993 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 115,272 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 K223 GKU, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K223 GKU is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 March 1993.
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