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K575 MTC

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,612 mi
Last recorded92,612 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK575 MTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,612 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

cat.test exempt

rear ex.clamp split

white smoke from eng.on tickover

Fail 24 Sep 2013 92,612 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cat.test exempt

rear ex.clamp split

white smoke from eng.on tickover

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,486 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boot loaded

coolant light on

engine smokey

o/s/f seatbelt stalk tensioner activated(failable item soon)

o/s/r tyre split inner sidewall

Fail 24 Sep 2012 90,486 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

boot loaded

coolant light on

engine smokey

o/s/f seatbelt stalk tensioner activated(failable item soon)

o/s/r tyre split inner sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,375 miles

coolant light on

handbrake needs attention

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres split inner sidewalls

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 86,237 miles

n/s/r floor repaired from inside

Fail 15 Sep 2010 86,237 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

h/brake lever high

n/s/r floor repaired from inside

Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,961 miles

eng.smokey

n/s/r h/brake cable corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2009 80,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

eng.smokey

n/s/r h/brake cable corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,468 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

corrosion o/s/r sill & arch

Fail 23 Sep 2008 74,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

corrosion o/s/r sill & arch

Pass 25 Sep 2007 70,667 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r & o/s/f tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,480 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 66,479 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

slight smoke from exhaust on idle.

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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K575 MTC is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K575 MTC, 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 K575 MTC registered?

K575 MTC is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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