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L252 NWT

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,539 mi
Last recorded117,539 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL252 NWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 117,539 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine management light staying on

Fail 15 Nov 2011 117,538 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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light staying on

Pass 1 Feb 2008 115,710 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside mirror loose

non-standard rear silencer fitted - noise level acceptable

trims fitted to outer sills unable to fully check

Fail 25 Jan 2008 115,695 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs corroded and worn

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside mirror loose

non-standard rear silencer fitted - noise level acceptable

trims fitted to outer sills unable to fully check

Pass 8 Mar 2006 112,346 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 112,210 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise nearside rear light cluster damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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L252 NWT is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L252 NWT, 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 L252 NWT registered?

L252 NWT is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 9 November 1993.

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