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K648 PBG

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,069 mi
Last recorded144,069 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK648 PBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2012 144,069 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 144,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 137,933 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 130,214 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel filter/pump assembly mounts deteriorated ( recom repair )

n/s c.v boot deteriorating

oil leak suspect rocker cover gasket

slight judder at n/s front brake

suspect front and rear brake pads wearing

tread cracking and irregular wear/feel at n/s rear tyre

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Aug 2010 130,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel filter/pump assembly mounts deteriorated ( recom repair )

n/s c.v boot deteriorating

oil leak suspect rocker cover gasket

sidewall/tread cracking o/s rear tyre

slight judder at n/s front brake

suspect front and rear brake pads wearing

tread cracking and irregular wear/feel at n/s rear tyre

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2009 126,657 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake disc wear and edge corrosion

sidewall/tread damage and cracking and irregular wear o/s rear tyre close to limit

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight deterioration n/s cv boot

Fail 17 Sep 2008 125,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

disc surfaces poor ( surface corrosion )

handbrake travel high

irregular wear at o/s rear tyre close to limit

o/s lower ball joint boot excessively split and slight play/wear recom' replacement

Pass 17 Sep 2008 125,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

disc surfaces poor ( surface corrosion )

handbrake travel high

irregular wear at o/s rear tyre close to limit

o/s lower ball joint boot excessively split and slight play/wear recom' replacement

Pass 23 Aug 2007 117,845 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Aug 2006 112,495 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 112,495 miles

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

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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K648 PBG is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K648 PBG, 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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K648 PBG is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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