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L570 MAU

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,460 mi
Last recorded137,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL570 MAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 137,460 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 137,460 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2008 131,465 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 119,778 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 119,775 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre on 2mm nail tread and worn on edges

powersteering pipes corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 112,509 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 112,509 miles

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

rear fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

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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L570 MAU is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L570 MAU, 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 L570 MAU registered?

L570 MAU is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 8 October 1993.

Is L570 MAU safe to buy?

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