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L336 FMJ

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,168 mi
Last recorded88,168 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL336 FMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 88,168 miles

N/S/F floor slight damage

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn outer edge TRACKING MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s mirror cracked

o/s stop light dim

slight mist power steering pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,360 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/r lens cracked

under body rust

Fail 23 Nov 2007 85,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

o/s/r lens cracked

under body rust

Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,459 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 80,459 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 66,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L336 FMJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L336 FMJ, 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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L336 FMJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 October 1993.

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