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L274 SGK

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

179,976 mi
Last recorded179,976 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2005
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 SGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2005 179,976 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 179,918 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 179,445 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion not through all skins around handbrake cable mount + both rear chassis rails

engine oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads thin

o/s/f tyre on limit

outer sills covered

some play in both front top strut mounts

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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L274 SGK is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L274 SGK, 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 L274 SGK registered?

L274 SGK is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L274 SGK safe to buy?

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