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K523 NGN

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,174 mi
Last recorded141,174 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK523 NGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 141,174 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 141,123 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 140,752 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake may require repair off side min requirements met

Pass 27 Oct 2022 140,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,646 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 137,907 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 138,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested head lamp mount broken (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 137,902 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 137,902 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 135,300 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 137,013 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 135,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 134,243 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 133,380 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 133,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,400 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 32,400 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 131,448 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 129,141 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 129,131 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 120,865 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 72,561 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 118,492 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 118,492 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 116,761 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 114,220 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 114,208 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K523 NGN is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K523 NGN, 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 K523 NGN registered?

K523 NGN is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 22 April 1993.

Is K523 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K523 NGN shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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