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K883 SPV

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,531 mi
Last recorded160,531 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK883 SPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 160,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 159,382 miles

All brake and fuel lines covered in grease/oil?

No interior mirror

O/S/R Top spring mounting corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2010 159,381 miles

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

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

All brake and fuel lines covered in grease/oil?

No interior mirror

O/S/R Top spring mounting corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2008 159,161 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 159,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 149,625 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 145,577 miles

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

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

aftermarket centre and rear exhaust sections fitted

aftermarket handbrake lever/cover fitted

both rear brake hose unions corroded

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode in places

front number plate damaged and slightly fading

front to rear metal fuel lines badly corroded

ns and os front floorpans damaged

slight exhaust bloe from manifold/front pipe area when engine under load

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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K883 SPV is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K883 SPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K883 SPV registered?

K883 SPV is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is K883 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K883 SPV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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