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L301 OPW

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,311 mi
Last recorded79,311 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 OPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,105 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 74,105 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,575 miles

fuel lines starting to rust

nearside floor pan starting to rust

Fail 12 Aug 2014 72,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fuel lines starting to rust

nearside floor pan starting to rust

Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,135 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 70,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 67,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,619 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 64,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,988 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 60,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 57,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 57,525 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,715 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 53,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,907 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 44,979 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 44,979 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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L301 OPW is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L301 OPW, 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 L301 OPW registered?

L301 OPW is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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