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K668 CRO

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,727 mi
Last recorded147,727 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK668 CRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 147,727 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 143,778 miles

Engine oil leak

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 143,778 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 143,772 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)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2013 127,502 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre outer wall surface cracks

Pass 10 Sep 2010 124,692 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 124,691 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 122,882 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 122,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant leak not a reason for rejection at time of test

offside rear brake flexi ferrul slightly corroded not excessive at time of test

slight corrosion forming on both rear chassis sections not excessive at time of test

slight corrosion to the front cross member not excessive at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2006 119,009 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 119,009 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K668 CRO is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K668 CRO, 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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K668 CRO is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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