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L479 GNM

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,064 mi
Last recorded136,064 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 GNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 136,064 miles

corrosion on underbody components

offside rear side light ,not working

steering rack flexing at bulkhead

Fail 27 Aug 2010 136,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on underbody components

offside rear side light ,not working

steering rack flexing at bulkhead

Pass 2 Sep 2009 121,780 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

advise to adjust hand brake travel

steering rack flexing against bulk head when shaken

Fail 28 Aug 2009 121,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

advise to adjust hand brake travel

steering rack flexing against bulk head when shaken

Pass 28 Apr 2008 114,342 miles

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

both headlight patterns poor

front number plate faded

rear axle bushes weak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 114,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both headlight patterns poor

front number plate faded

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 22 May 2007 104,960 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 104,960 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine under tray fitted

front pipe to cat, joint very rusty and weak

rear brake disc rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2006 102,081 miles

slight brake imbalance on rear

Fail 21 Apr 2006 102,081 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

slight front brake imbalance

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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L479 GNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L479 GNM, 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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L479 GNM is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 3 November 1993.

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