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L268 AYS

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,225 mi
Last recorded102,225 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL268 AYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2006 102,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 102,225 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 103,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

enjine managment light on

nearside inner drive shaft gator split

Pass 14 Jun 2005 91,701 miles

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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L268 AYS is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L268 AYS, 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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L268 AYS is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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