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L118 VLM

1994 Vauxhall Calibra

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,638 mi
Last recorded88,638 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Calibra111,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 VLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 88,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 88,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,483 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 86,850 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,309 miles

front tyres worn on edges

oil leaks

rear tyres worn on edges

underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,723 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 83,723 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,874 miles

both front tyres getting low

heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Feb 2017 817,814 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,099 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,834 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,529 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 70,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhoust rattle

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs poor

Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,769 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,758 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,429 miles

R/pads low on limit,front disc lipped

Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L118 VLM is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 111,825 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 L118 VLM, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L118 VLM?

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What year was L118 VLM registered?

L118 VLM is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is L118 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L118 VLM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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