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L339 RNW

1971 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,840 mi
Last recorded125,840 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Calibra113,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL339 RNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 125,840 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 125,838 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 121,344 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 116,999 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 116,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 112,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 107,874 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 107,872 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 102,028 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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L339 RNW is a 1971 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 113,160 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 L339 RNW, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L339 RNW?

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What year was L339 RNW registered?

L339 RNW is a 1971 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L339 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L339 RNW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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