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L121 KFC

1994 Vauxhall Calibra

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,272 mi
Last recorded122,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Calibra111,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 KFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 122,272 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 122,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 121,048 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Jul 2010 121,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jul 2009 119,655 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 119,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 118,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 118,079 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 115,506 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 115,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2006 111,997 miles

bracket possibly broken off exhaust front pipe †n/s handbrake low

brake pipes to rear hoses corroded †rear brake hose metal casings corroded †fuel pipes corroded †o/s outer cv boot may have a pin prick hole in

Pass 4 Jul 2005 105,442 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 105,442 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

KNOCKING FROM N/S/FRONT SUSPESION NO FAULT FOUND †BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON †DASH

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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L121 KFC is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 L121 KFC, 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.

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L121 KFC is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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