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L179 UGF

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 UGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 118,078 miles

Brake pedal is long and spongey in operation.

Battery is insecure.

Bonnet catch requires adjustment.

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre appears to be underinflated.

Non standard sports pedals fitted.

Offside front brake disc is fairly corroded.

Offside rear foot brake has a slight pulsation.

Window tint film forward of 'B' pillars is illegal.

Pass 29 May 2009 118,078 miles

Battery is insecure.

Bonnet catch requires adjustment.

Brake pedal is long and spongey in operation.

Nearside front tyre appears to be underinflated.

Non standard sports pedals fitted.

Offside front brake disc is fairly corroded.

Offside rear foot brake has a slight pulsation.

Window tint film forward of 'B' pillars is illegal.

Fail 21 May 2009 118,078 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery is insecure.

Bonnet catch requires adjustment.

Nearside front tyre appears to be underinflated.

Offside front brake disc is fairly corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 111,578 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 111,559 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 106,333 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 105,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

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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L179 UGF is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 L179 UGF, 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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L179 UGF is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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