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K304 HBE

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,316 mi
Last recorded92,316 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK304 HBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,316 miles

Oil leak

o/s outer sill repaired

slightly long h/brake lever travel

Pass 22 Dec 2008 90,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 90,175 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 88,505 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust section has been repaired and only just meets legal recuirement

rear number plate light has been repaired to very poor standard and may fail at any time

Fail 22 Nov 2007 88,499 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2006 86,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2005 86,098 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2005 86,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel

oil leak

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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K304 HBE is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 K304 HBE, 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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What year was K304 HBE registered?

K304 HBE is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 29 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K304 HBE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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