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L284 XAD

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,916 mi
Last recorded134,916 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL284 XAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 134,916 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 134,916 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 121,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 121,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 111,128 miles

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Fail 7 Apr 2006 111,128 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

All suspension shows general wear

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge close to limit

Exhaust sits close to body

Fuel pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front outer cv gaiter pin hole

Rear fle=xi hose ends corroding

Slight wear in both front top suspension mounts

V/Slight play in steering rack

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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L284 XAD is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue 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 L284 XAD, 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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L284 XAD is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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