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L383 WNP

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

150,675 mi
Last recorded150,675 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL383 WNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 150,675 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 150,675 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 143,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuelpipes corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Mar 2009 143,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak from top hose

fuelpipes corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Mar 2008 142,278 miles

both rear flexi pipe ferruls corroded

various metal fuel pipes coroded

Fail 17 Mar 2008 142,278 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

both rear flexi pipe ferruls corroded

various metal fuel pipes coroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 138,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak on under side of engine

Fail 24 Mar 2007 138,011 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak on under side of engine

Pass 22 Mar 2006 131,349 miles

fuel pipes corroded

metal pas pipes corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2006 131,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise engine noise

both PAS pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2006 92,489 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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L383 WNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 L383 WNP, 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 WNP registered?

L383 WNP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 25 November 1993.

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