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L411 PMF

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

161,136 mi
Last recorded161,136 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL411 PMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 161,136 miles

Both front ABS rings chafing ABS sensors

Both rear Brake discs corroded

Interior rear view mirror Missing/detached

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear suspension subframe front mounting bushes in very poor condition but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight coolant leak from top hose (Rad end)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 161,136 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front ABS rings chafing ABS sensors

Both rear Brake discs corroded

Engine Oil level low!

Interior rear view mirror Missing/detached

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear suspension subframe front mounting bushes in very poor condition but not resulting in excessive movement

Slight coolant leak from top hose (Rad end)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 157,410 miles

Rear suspension Subframe front bushes in poor condition

Underbody fuel pipes in very poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2012 157,410 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Engine very oily and oil level low!

Rear suspension Subframe front bushes in poor condition

Underbody fuel pipes in very poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2011 154,576 miles

Rear Brake pipes corroding

Fuel pump bracket rubber mountings split

Both main bushes on rear suspension Sub frame deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine very oily

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under body Fuel pipes in very poor condition due to corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2011 154,574 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both main bushes on rear suspension Sub frame deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine very oily

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pump bracket rubber mountings split

Rear Brake pipes corroding

Scuffing noise from Nearside rear Brake when wheel rotated

Under body Fuel pipes in very poor condition due to corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2010 150,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyrre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside front foglight not working

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2010 150,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyrre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside front foglight not working

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2009 146,329 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 146,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WATER LEAK FROM WATER PUMP FEED PIPE

Pass 14 Nov 2008 139,703 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 139,703 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise n/s wiper

advise rear brake service

Fail 5 Dec 2007 133,381 miles

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

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

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

advise rear brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

advise rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2007 133,381 miles

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

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

advise rear brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

advise rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2006 119,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise fuel pipes surface corr'

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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L411 PMF is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L411 PMF, 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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L411 PMF is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 11 October 1993.

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