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K97 HWC

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,369 mi
Last recorded118,369 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 HWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 118,369 miles

All tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 118,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

All tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2006 116,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 May 2006 116,713 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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K97 HWC is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K97 HWC, 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 K97 HWC registered?

K97 HWC is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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