MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel hose deteriorated FROM FUEL FILTER TO JOINT UNDER THE OSF FLOORPAN (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR RUBBER (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front floor corroded but not in precribed area
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front floor corroded but not in precribed area
Nearside Rear tyre perrished
play in front prop u/j
Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective ball joint lock nut incorrect (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired sensor (3.4.4)
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective ball joint lock nut incorrect (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre perrished
play in front prop u/j
propshaft rear flange bolt missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?
Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L235 KVJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 L235 KVJ, 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 L235 KVJ registered?
L235 KVJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 August 1993.
Is L235 KVJ safe to buy?
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