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L234 JBW

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,504 mi
Last recorded114,504 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 JBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 114,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 109,535 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake reserve travel near limits

steering rack tie rods inner joints slight play and wear

Pass 27 Jan 2006 104,654 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 104,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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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L234 JBW is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L234 JBW, 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 L234 JBW registered?

L234 JBW is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L234 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L234 JBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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