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K834 PVL

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,769 mi
Last recorded89,769 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK834 PVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,769 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre slight cracking on inner side wall

Fail 18 Sep 2012 89,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s front tyre slight cracking on inner side wall

battery insecure no clamp

Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,091 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 86,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 81,770 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 76,966 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 76,962 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,633 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 72,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,569 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 64,099 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 64,099 miles

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

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

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

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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K834 PVL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue 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 K834 PVL, 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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K834 PVL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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