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L383 UCV

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,003 mi
Last recorded200,003 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL383 UCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 200,003 miles

N/S/F anti- roll bar drop link bushes perished

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 198,944 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 189,817 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2007 177,186 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 177,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 169,702 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 169,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L383 UCV is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L383 UCV, 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 L383 UCV registered?

L383 UCV is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L383 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L383 UCV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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