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L243 GWL

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,550 mi
Last recorded74,550 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 GWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,550 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 73,165 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 73,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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L243 GWL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L243 GWL, 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 L243 GWL registered?

L243 GWL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L243 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L243 GWL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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