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K439 DNM

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,886 mi
Last recorded133,886 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK439 DNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 133,886 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet pull broken still able to open bonnet

brake pad warning light on

handbrake travel high

n/s mirror missing

n/s outer cv gaiter seeping grease

n/s parking brke effort low

o/s bottom ball joint boot split

sill covers fitted

suspension rubbers age cracking

temporary repair to o/s mirror

underside of vehicle corroded

vehical covered in mud

Fail 15 Dec 2007 133,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

bonnet pull broken still able to open bonnet

brake pad warning light on

handbrake travel high

n/s mirror missing

n/s outer cv gaiter seeping grease

n/s parking brke effort low

o/s bottom ball joint boot split

sill covers fitted

suspension rubbers age cracking

temporary repair to o/s mirror

underside of vehicle corroded

vehical covered in mud

Pass 15 Dec 2006 130,848 miles

imbalance on handbrake

rear subframe insulator bushes worn

Fail 13 Dec 2006 130,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear subframe insulator bushes worn

Fail 6 Dec 2006 130,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front swivel boot split

rear subframe insulator bushes worn

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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K439 DNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K439 DNM, 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 K439 DNM registered?

K439 DNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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