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L162 ARY

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,700 mi
Last recorded86,700 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 ARY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,700 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 86,688 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 86,446 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,831 miles

front brakes will need attention !

Pass 20 Dec 2018 84,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,532 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,300 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 82,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,577 miles

exhaust in poor condition brakes discs scabby on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2014 79,334 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,334 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,637 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,068 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,639 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 74,634 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,125 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 68,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

2 rear side lights inop???

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

fuel filler cap insecure when open

fuel pipes have corrosion

offside front bottom suspension arm bushs are wearing slightly

underside of the vehicle has various areas of corrsion

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,176 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,331 miles

front brake discs have some surface corrosion

front wipers have slight wear

middle exhaust box baffles slightly loose inside box

rear brakes have some noise on rotaion

rear exhaust box is corroding and has some deterioration on welds

wiper motor/ linkage has some noise

Fail 18 Nov 2008 53,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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)

front brake discs have some surface corrosion

front wipers have slight wear

rear brakes have some noise on rotaion

rear exhaust box is corroding and has some deterioration on welds

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,494 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,393 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 40,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L162 ARY is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L162 ARY, 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 L162 ARY registered?

L162 ARY is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 27 October 1993.

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