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L127 EOL

1994 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,262 mi
Last recorded99,262 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Calibra111,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL127 EOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,262 miles

Front Outrigger/jack point slight corrosion not supporting a prescribed area both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 14 Nov 2017 99,240 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened BOTH SIDES (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak From rear camshaft cover ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 92,958 miles

handbrake play

oil leak

various component corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,901 miles

brake disc corrosion

exhaust noisy

nsf wiper torn

oil leak

underneath corrosion been painted

Fail 27 Oct 2014 90,901 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc corrosion

exhaust noisy

nsf wiper torn

oil leak

rear tyres worn

underneath corrosion been painted

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,885 miles

exhaust noisy

ns parking brake performance low

play handbrake

slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 87,202 miles

front cross member damaged

front to rear fuel pipes / front fuel pipes corroded

nsf inner wing corroded / various under body corrosion

play handbrake and imbalance

sump corroded / oil leak

various dents and scratches

Fail 22 May 2012 87,202 miles

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

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

front cross member damaged

front to rear fuel pipes / front fuel pipes corroded

nsf inner wing corroded / various under body corrosion

play handbrake and imbalance

sump corroded / oil leak

various dents and scratches

Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,924 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,968 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 79,968 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

front brake discs corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

rubbing front brakes /unable to check wheel bearings properly

shock absorbers soft

Pass 2 Jun 2009 76,821 miles

nsr parking brake performance low

rear subframe bushes seperating

shock absorbers soft? lowered

slight play handbrake

some dents scratches

sump pan corroded

suspect driveshaft worn

both front to rear brake pipes & both front corroded close to limit

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi seperating

front & rear brake discs worn corroded close to limit

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,703 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 71,703 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front to rear brake pipes & both front & nsr corroded

exhaust knocking & flexi seperating

front & rear brake discs inner faces corroded

fuel pipes corroded

movement rear subframe bushes / slight movement rear suspension arm bushes

nsf abs wiring bracket insecure

nsf tyre 3mm / front ratings different

oil leak

os inner tail lamp dim

play handbrake - performance low

sump pan corroded

various dents scratches

Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,227 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 66,227 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate †both front & nsr brake pipes corroded †both front to rear brake pipe corroded & covered sealant †movement in both rear subframe mounts

fuel pipes corroded †fuel pipes positioned incorrectly

os door strap noisy †play in handbrake †exhaust centre & cat joins badly corroded †front exhaust flexi deteriorated & rear silencer vibration †brake discs edges corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 64,968 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 64,968 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

both front to rear brake pipes corroded †both front corroded †nearside rear corroded

both wishbone rear bushes slightly split

exhaust system badly corroded

front & rear tyre ratings different

front fuel pipes corroded & fuel pump unit insecure

handbrake sticking & front discs corroded

sump pan corroded & oil leak

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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L127 EOL is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L127 EOL, 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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L127 EOL is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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