MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component insecure fuel pump (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
genral rust on chassis and suspension components
oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
genral rust on chassis and suspension components
o/s rear splash gaurd fouling tyre and causeing inner edge wear on the tyre
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brakes fluctuating slightly
both rear subframe (front) bushes deteriorated
front exhaust joint deteriorated
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brakes fluctuating slightly
both rear subframe (front) bushes deteriorated
front exhaust joint deteriorated
power steering noisy in operation
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel lines corroded under car
nearside front tyre has a screw in
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel lines corroded under car
general scaley rust to chassis and suspension
nearside front cv boot split but preventing the ingress of dirt
nearside front tyre has a screw in
offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers split but preventing the ingress of dirt
offside rear wheel rim slightly distorted
oil leak
fuel pipes rusted
general scaly rust to suspension & chassis
Emissions not tested (7.0)
fuel pipes rusted
general scaly rust to suspension & chassis
all four wheels slight buckle
numerous areas of corrosion including brake and fuel lines and both rear spring mountings etc
power steering pipes damp oily residue no visable leak
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all four wheels slight buckle
numerous areas of corrosion including brake and fuel lines and both rear spring mountings etc
power steering pipes damp oily residue no visable leak
both front ally wheels dented
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front ally wheels dented
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
lower bulkhead corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
interior mirror not fitted
lower bulkhead corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
hand brake at maximum adjustment
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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L162 EAG is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 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 L162 EAG, 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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L162 EAG is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 2 November 1993.
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