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L557 LAR

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

214,032 mi
Last recorded214,032 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 LAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 214,032 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,280 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,305 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,291 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 79,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 75,360 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 64,788 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 55,825 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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L557 LAR is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L557 LAR, 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 L557 LAR registered?

L557 LAR is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L557 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L557 LAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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