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K988 UDG

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,563 mi
Last recorded107,563 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 UDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 107,563 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 107,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system may not meet noise regs'

Pass 31 Jul 2007 105,421 miles

exhaust system is aftermarket and noisey

Fail 23 Jul 2007 105,421 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 103,250 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 103,250 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

offside rear tyre worn down on inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2005 98,576 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 98,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

excessive engine oil leaks

nearside & offside steel brake pipes starting to get pitted

rear pressure pipes starting to corrode

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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K988 UDG is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K988 UDG, 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 K988 UDG registered?

K988 UDG is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 17 March 1993.

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