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K971 TBJ

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,776 mi
Last recorded115,776 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 TBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,776 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Oil leak Oil leak on underside of vehicle. ()

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes at front and rear of vehicle perishing but not leaking. (7.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 104,703 miles

Battery negitive terminal insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine idle speed just within its limits

front registration plate damaged

n/s headlamp light output reduced

n/s outer body sills covered. Unable to carry out corrosion inspections to some perscribed areas

o/s headlamp light output reduced

o/s outer body sills covered. Unable to carry out corrosion inspections to some perscribed areas

power steering pipes corroded and in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2015 104,694 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery negitive terminal insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine idle speed just within its limits

front registration plate damaged

n/s headlamp light output reduced

n/s outer body sills covered. Unable to carry out corrosion inspections to some perscribed areas

o/s headlamp light output reduced

o/s outer body sills covered. Unable to carry out corrosion inspections to some perscribed areas

power steering pipes corroded and in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2015 104,684 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside door mirror glass taped

Pass 23 May 2014 98,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arches corroding

front number plate cracked

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 13 May 2013 95,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 94,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,520 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,336 miles

The n/s door is sometimes not easy to open from the inside.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 88,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

The n/s door is sometimes not easy to open from the inside.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 85,867 miles

The rim of the n/s/r wheel looks damp.

There is a small gas leak from a seam of the rear exhaust box.

Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

The driver's wiper blade is in poorish condition.

The rim of the n/s/r wheel looks damp.

There is a small gas leak from a seam of the rear exhaust box.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006
Pass 28 Apr 2006 81,115 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 81,059 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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K971 TBJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 K971 TBJ, 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 K971 TBJ registered?

K971 TBJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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