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L434 FWN

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

171,726 mi
Last recorded171,726 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL434 FWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 171,726 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills and chassis areas

damage to windscreen offside

dampness around steering rack

long handbrake travel

oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Mar 2011 171,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills and chassis areas

damage to windscreen offside

dampness around steering rack

long handbrake travel

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2010 167,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 167,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 163,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

crack in unswept area of windscreen

nearside front tyre slightly cracked in places

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside wiper blade slightly deterioated

offside front tyre slightly cracked in places

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly cracked in places

offside wiper blade slightly deterioated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2009 163,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

crack in unswept area of windscreen

nearside front tyre slightly cracked in places

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside wiper blade slightly deterioated

offside front tyre slightly cracked in places

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slightly cracked in places

offside wiper blade slightly deterioated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2008 163,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

battery light on at times

handbrake travel on the limit,exact condition unknown,advise disc off inspection.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 163,603 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 163,603 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

oil cap leaking

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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L434 FWN is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L434 FWN, 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 L434 FWN registered?

L434 FWN is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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