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K565 YOX

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,596 mi
Last recorded134,596 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK565 YOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 134,596 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside front inner wing

front and centre exhaust flanges corroded

fuel pipes corroded and offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front door step corroded

noise from nearside rear brake

offside front seat mechanism worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Feb 2009 134,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside front inner wing

front and centre exhaust flanges corroded

front brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroded and offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front door step corroded

noise from nearside rear brake

offside front seat mechanism worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Oct 2007 132,304 miles

exhaust front section corroded

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to offside and nearside rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside front inner wing

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

slight run out at both front brake discs

Fail 16 Oct 2007 132,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to offside and nearside rear wheel arches

corrosion to offside front inner wing

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

slight run out at both front brake discs

Pass 5 Sep 2006 130,676 miles

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to front exhaust section

corrosion to offside front inner wing

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

fuel pipes corroded

fuel pump pressure regulator damp

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight noise from both front wheel bearings

slight run out at both front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2005 129,250 miles

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to offside inner wing

front exhaust section corroded

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Aug 2005 129,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to offside front inner wing

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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K565 YOX is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K565 YOX, 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 K565 YOX registered?

K565 YOX is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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