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L358 SGK

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,957 mi
Last recorded138,957 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL358 SGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2010 138,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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)

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

under body very corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2009 135,898 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 135,898 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 132,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 132,252 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 127,271 miles

air bag warning light on

both side rear axle bushes split slightly

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak from sump gasket

slight oil leak from power steering rack

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2006 121,314 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 121,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L358 SGK is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L358 SGK, 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 L358 SGK registered?

L358 SGK is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 October 1993.

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