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L17 ALX

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,395 mi
Last recorded87,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 ALX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 87,395 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 87,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil Filter Leaking

Oil Leak from rocker cover

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,301 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 82,708 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 82,705 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,227 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,228 miles

Aux drive belt cracked

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,766 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 77,657 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 77,638 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L17 ALX is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L17 ALX, 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 L17 ALX registered?

L17 ALX is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 21 September 1993.

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