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L585 STC

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,321 mi
Last recorded138,321 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 STC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 138,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 131,727 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 131,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 130,108 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 130,097 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 124,324 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

fuel pipes corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2007 124,324 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

fuel pipes corroding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2006 121,094 miles

fuel pipes corroding

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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L585 STC is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L585 STC, 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 L585 STC registered?

L585 STC is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 23 August 1993.

Is L585 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L585 STC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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