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L117 BKJ

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,361 mi
Last recorded101,361 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 BKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jul 2014 101,360 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2013 98,623 miles

front and rear brake discs are worn

fuel pipes corroiding

Fail 19 Jul 2013 98,618 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 95,622 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 95,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slighty pitted

both rear brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2009 95,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 91,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,791 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 82,290 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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L117 BKJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L117 BKJ, 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 L117 BKJ registered?

L117 BKJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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