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K78 FET

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,645 mi
Last recorded126,645 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK78 FET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 126,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

interior mirror slightly loose

offside door mirror glass slightly loose

slight corrosion around front suspension

slight travel in handbrake

vehicle has been wax oiled on underside

Fail 20 Apr 2010 126,610 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

interior mirror slightly loose

nearside handbrake return spring corroded

offside door mirror glass slightly loose

slight corrosion around front suspension

slight travel in handbrake

vehicle has been wax oiled on underside

Pass 22 Apr 2009 125,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear hand brake cable return springs corroded

offside mirror glass slightly loose

slight travel in hand brake

vehicle has been wax oiled on underside

Pass 23 Apr 2008 124,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner wings corroded

slight travel in hand brake

vehicle is rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Fail 15 Apr 2008 124,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner wings corroded

slight travel in hand brake

vehicle is rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 18 Apr 2007 123,467 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 123,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside door mirror glass slightly loose

slight travel in handbrake

vehicle is very rusty and corroded in many places on underside

Pass 10 Apr 2006 122,549 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 122,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exsesive hand brake travel

nearside trackrod end gaiter is deteriated

steel fuel pipes are corroded

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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K78 FET is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K78 FET, 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 K78 FET registered?

K78 FET is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 8 January 1993.

Is K78 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for K78 FET shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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