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L209 YAY

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL209 YAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2013 123,316 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 123,316 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 122,860 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 122,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 122,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 121,920 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 121,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 120,780 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 119,496 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 115,765 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 115,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 109,933 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 109,933 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 104,078 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 104,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L209 YAY is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L209 YAY, 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 L209 YAY registered?

L209 YAY is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L209 YAY safe to buy?

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