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K919 JAL

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,697 mi
Last recorded123,697 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK919 JAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 123,697 miles

Oil leak

body sill covers fitted

customer changed number plates in car park

hand brake body mount

o/s/r tyre condition

steering rubbing water hose

Fail 15 Apr 2009 122,736 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

dials been removed from pillar

body seal covers fitted

customer told us engine was a 1990

Pass 19 Apr 2008 112,231 miles

corrosion to rear floors

customer advises us engine is 1989 year of manufacture

parking brake requires attention

rear subframe corroding

slight exhaust leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 112,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear floors

Fail 1 May 2007 105,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 May 2007 105,001 miles

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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K919 JAL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K919 JAL, 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 K919 JAL registered?

K919 JAL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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