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L166 WNP

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,020 mi
Last recorded156,020 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 WNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 156,020 miles

All brake pipes greased

All of vehicle undersield

Pass 27 Mar 2014 150,830 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

OUTER SILLS PRESCRIBED AREAS COVERED

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERBODY PRESCRIBED AREAS

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

VEHICLE MODIFIED

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2013 143,675 miles

Brake pad warning indicates low pads

Coolant leak

Exhaust down pipe insecure

Front and rear registration plate s font size/layout not requirment

Oil leak

Suspension front and rear modified

Tested under wet/ snow conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2013 143,668 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad warning indicates low pads

Coolant leak

Exhaust down pipe insecure

Front and rear registration plate s font size/layout not requirment

Oil leak

Suspension front and rear modified

Tested under wet/ snow conditions

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Mar 2012 133,534 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Vehicle suspension modified

Fail 10 Mar 2012 133,534 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight oil leak

Vehicle suspension modified

Pass 12 Mar 2011 124,325 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 119,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 113,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 190,040 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 190,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2005 174,170 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 174,170 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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L166 WNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L166 WNP, 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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L166 WNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 November 1993.

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