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L49 MNO

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,219 mi
Last recorded162,219 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 MNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 162,219 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 162,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2015 162,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 161,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 156,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 156,659 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 151,771 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 151,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 143,948 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 143,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 137,004 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 9 Dec 2008 136,958 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2007 134,378 miles

exhaust silencer fouling propshaft

Fail 1 Dec 2007 134,378 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust silencer fouling propshaft

Pass 15 Jul 2006 126,619 miles

both raer flexible brake hoses ferrules starting to corrode.

fuel pipes corroded

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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L49 MNO is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L49 MNO, 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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L49 MNO is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 7 September 1993.

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