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K568 RGB

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,491 mi
Last recorded115,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK568 RGB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 115,491 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front and rear axle components corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,471 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

front and rear axle components corroded

fuel pipe corroded from front to rear

Fail 30 Jun 2025 115,460 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear axle components corroded

fuel pipe corroded from front to rear

Pass 1 Jul 2024 115,455 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 29 Jun 2024 115,455 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective OSF/NSF (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 27 Jan 2023 115,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inder body corroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2023 115,398 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inder body corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,308 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,417 miles

O/S/F brake pipe corroding

brake pipes corroding

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroding

headlamps tarnishing and condensated

Fail 22 Jul 2020 113,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested not tested due to fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not enough light from o/s/f dipped beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire From front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all 4 brake discs corroding

Front shocks damp

Interior bonnet release insecure

o/s and n/s front suspension top mounts slight play + lift

water leak from engine

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,350 miles

N/S mirror damaged

O/S brake noisy

both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

brake pipes corroding

engine oil leaks

fuel lines corroding

rear brake discs corroding and worn

vehicle underside corroding

water leak from engine

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,701 miles

metal brake pipes corroding.

n/s mirror damaged.

o/s + n/s rear tyres perishing.

oil leak from engine.

water leak from engine.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 111,728 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front to rear fuel lines corroding

offside and nearside front floors corroding

offside rear brake noisy

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2016 110,385 miles

nearside door mirror security and damaged

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 110,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (4.1.D.1b)

nearside door mirror security and damaged

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2015 109,099 miles

engine oil leaks

fuel lines corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,702 miles

front brake discs corroding

nearside mirror security

Fail 8 Jul 2014 108,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroding

nearside mirror security

Pass 17 Jul 2013 107,507 miles

fuel lines corroding

nearside mirror security

Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroding

nearside mirror security

offside & nearside front drop link bushes perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,138 miles

front brake balance

offside and nearside front brake discs corroding

temp repair to middle exhaust box

Fail 9 Jul 2012 106,131 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside front brake discs corroding

temp repair to middle exhaust box

Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,546 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 104,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front power steering hoses rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 103,793 miles

nearside mirror security

both rear brake discs corroding

exhaust corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

both front tyres perishing

offside headlamp lens condensating

offside rear handbrake return spring broken

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Jan 2010 103,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

both rear brake discs corroding

exhaust corroding

most metal brake pipes corroding

nearside mirror security

offside headlamp lens condensating

offside rear handbrake return spring broken

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jan 2008 100,222 miles

hand brake travel

n/s mirror lose

o/s/f & n/s/f cv boots perishing

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disks corr

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perishing

oil leak from engin

rear box joint lose

Fail 3 Jan 2008 100,193 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

hand brake travel

n/s mirror lose

o/s/f & n/s/f cv boots perishing

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disks corr

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres perishing

oil leak from engin

rear box joint lose

Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,076 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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K568 RGB is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 K568 RGB, 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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K568 RGB is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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