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L390 VLE

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

7,936 mi
Last recorded7,936 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 VLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,936 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 7,916 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 7,847 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

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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L390 VLE is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L390 VLE, 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 L390 VLE registered?

L390 VLE is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L390 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L390 VLE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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