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L553 KHJ

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,842 mi
Last recorded85,842 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2005
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 KHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2005 85,842 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 85,842 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

35 % inbalance on rear brakes †osr tyre has acut in side wall outer but not to crods

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

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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L553 KHJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L553 KHJ, 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 L553 KHJ registered?

L553 KHJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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