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K49 BBM

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,884 mi
Last recorded177,884 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK49 BBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 177,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

front to rear fuel pipe very corroded & damp

offside rear floor corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 167,507 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 167,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 160,040 miles

underbody sills various stages corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2008 151,949 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted sills

Pass 17 Mar 2007 144,787 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2006 139,200 miles

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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K49 BBM is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K49 BBM, 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 K49 BBM registered?

K49 BBM is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K49 BBM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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