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K440 DFS

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,185 mi
Last recorded146,185 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK440 DFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 146,185 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 146,064 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2009 132,341 miles

aftermarket brake pedal cover fitted

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

both front fog lights insecure

both front suspension arm rear bushes de bonding

both hatch back rams ineffective

both rear anti-roll bar drop link perished

engine and gearbox damp

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front suspension arm ball joint boot split

nearside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear lamp cracked

pulley noise from engine

rear wiper torn

Fail 4 May 2009 132,337 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

aftermarket brake pedal cover fitted

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

both front fog lights insecure

both front suspension arm rear bushes de bonding

both hatch back rams ineffective

both rear anti-roll bar drop link perished

engine and gearbox damp

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front suspension arm ball joint boot split

nearside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear lamp cracked

pulley noise from engine

rear wiper torn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 132,269 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 132,224 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

both fromt fog lights loose

both front suspension arm rear bushes de bonding

both hatch back rams ineffective

exhaust tail box hangers perished

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

oil leaks at engine

pulley noise from engine

Pass 12 Apr 2007 131,923 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 131,923 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

heavy oil leak at engine

offside front engine noise

offside front track rod end boot split

vehicle suspension has been lowered

Pass 21 Nov 2005 126,400 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 126,400 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak underneath engine

rocker cover gasket leaking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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K440 DFS is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K440 DFS, 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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K440 DFS is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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