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L577 FTM

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,597 mi
Last recorded144,597 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL577 FTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2011 144,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 131,744 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes delaminated but not resulting in movement of any suspension components.

Both rear tyres worn on the inside edges.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge and getting very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Outer sidewall of offside front tyre damaged but not through to the ply or cords.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 131,744 miles

Both rear axle mounting bushes delaminated but not resulting in movement of any suspension components.

Both rear tyres worn on the inside edges.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge and getting very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

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

Outer sidewall of offside front tyre damaged but not through to the ply or cords.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 122,982 miles

advise exhaust down pipe to system join blowing

advise n/s rear tyre slightly deformed

advise o/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

advise one of centre exhaust rubber mounts missing

advise one of rear exhaust rubber mounts missing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 122,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise exhaust down pipe to system join blowing

advise n/s rear tyre slightly deformed

advise o/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

advise one of centre exhaust rubber mounts missing

advise one of rear exhaust rubber mounts missing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 112,994 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside handbrake mechanism may require adjustment and inspection .

Pass 2 Apr 2007 104,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre is slighty misshaped

Fail 19 Mar 2007 103,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r tyre is misshaped

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,625 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 94,623 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L577 FTM is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L577 FTM, 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 L577 FTM registered?

L577 FTM is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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