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L172 JKP

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,751 mi
Last recorded78,751 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 JKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 78,751 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 78,751 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,741 miles

BOTH front shocker TOP mounts slight play

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH REAR subframe mounting FRONT bushes worn! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various front suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,878 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 77,878 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2018 77,822 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,705 miles

Central exhaust touching body

Front plastic cover concealing testable items

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,695 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,682 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,670 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,654 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 70,641 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 70,641 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,624 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,604 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,585 miles

Advise new rear exhaust clamps [x2]

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 70,486 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,465 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 70,406 miles

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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L172 JKP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L172 JKP, 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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L172 JKP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 10 December 1993.

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