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L50 OTT

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,901 mi
Last recorded85,901 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 OTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,885 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 85,879 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 85,867 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 5 Jan 2021 85,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,121 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,365 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 78,143 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,047 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,212 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,858 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,739 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 59,616 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,680 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 48,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 43,188 miles

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

o/s mirror loose

Pass 23 Sep 2006 38,657 miles

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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L50 OTT is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L50 OTT, 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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L50 OTT is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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