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L52 TFB

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,943 mi
Last recorded127,943 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL52 TFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 127,943 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 127,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 123,648 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

power steering belt noisy on full lock

Pass 20 Jul 2007 123,648 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Oil leak

power steering belt noisy on full lock

Pass 21 Jul 2006 113,124 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

minium reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Jul 2006 113,121 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front slight brake bind

Offside and Nearside rear chassie to thin

Fail 8 Jul 2006 113,027 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear chassie starting to thin

Pass 18 Jul 2005 103,865 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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L52 TFB is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L52 TFB, 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 L52 TFB registered?

L52 TFB is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L52 TFB safe to buy?

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