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K465 CBH

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

138,437 mi
Last recorded138,437 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK465 CBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 138,437 miles

both front seats have slight play in runners and backrests

both o/s tyres wearing close to legal limit

front wipers not clearing the windscreen properly

interior mirror has slight play in joints

power steering pipe rusty

the windscreen has a crack outside the wipers swept area

unable to check condition of outer seals due to skirts fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2007 138,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front seats have slight play in runners and backrests

both o/s tyres wearing close to legal limit

front wipers not clearing the windscreen properly

interior mirror has slight play in joints

power steering pipe rusty

the windscreen has a crack outside the wipers swept area

unable to check condition of outer seals due to skirts fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2007 138,408 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2006 132,017 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 132,017 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 131,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 123,396 miles

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

emmisions affected by poor running but ok at time of test

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 30 Aug 2005 123,396 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emmisions affected by poor running but ok at time of test

windscreen cracked outside swept area

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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K465 CBH is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 K465 CBH, 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 K465 CBH registered?

K465 CBH is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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