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L311 DHG

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,272 mi
Last recorded97,272 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL311 DHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 97,272 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 96,975 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 96,571 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 96,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 95,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 95,838 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 95,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,371 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,686 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,369 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,623 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Feb 2016 93,623 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 15 Feb 2016 93,623 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 93,513 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,489 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 93,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2009 93,481 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 92,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 91,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 83,790 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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L311 DHG is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L311 DHG, 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 L311 DHG registered?

L311 DHG is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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