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L18 HAT

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,089 mi
Last recorded121,089 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 HAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 121,089 miles

fuel pipes rusty

offside headlamp cracked

outer sills covered

Fail 10 Oct 2007 121,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel pipes rusty

offside headlamp cracked

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Oct 2006 115,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

outer sills covered,rear wiper blade split,nsr aux sidelight nw

Fail 2 Oct 2006 115,590 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

outer sills covered.rear wiper blade split.nsr aux sidelight nw

Pass 23 Sep 2005 110,088 miles

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

outer sills covered

rear aux side light n/w

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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L18 HAT is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L18 HAT, 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 L18 HAT registered?

L18 HAT is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L18 HAT safe to buy?

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