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K740 CPP

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

64,490 mi
Last recorded64,490 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 CPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,490 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter and frontpipe badly corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear mountings made of wire.

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

Fuel pipes perished

Power steering pump drive belt badly cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter and frontpipe badly corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear mountings made of wire.

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

Fuel pipes perished

Power steering pump drive belt badly cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,254 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 63,254 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,988 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all underside of vehicle corroded

front and rear brake disc's slightly pitted and corroded

slight cracking on all 4 tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2010 60,505 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

both front and rear discs pitted

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2010 60,505 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

both front and rear discs pitted

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,590 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2009 59,590 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

slight play in both rear axle bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2008 58,250 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion on all of rear chassis

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 58,250 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion on all of rear chassis

slight cracking on o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,334 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 56,334 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,712 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 54,711 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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K740 CPP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K740 CPP, 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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K740 CPP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 28 June 1993.

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