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L5 AJJ

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,569 mi
Last recorded103,569 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 AJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 103,569 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 103,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 96,609 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion starting both rear chassies but not yet to excess

crack outside sweep of the blades

o/s/r side light 1 of 2 bulbs inop

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

sideskirts fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2009 96,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion starting both rear chassies but not yet to excess

crack outside sweep of the blades

engine number notlegable

o/s/r side light 1 of 2 bulbs inop

parkbrake travel high but not yet to travel stop

sideskirts fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 88,129 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack outside sweep at o/s bottom

engine code not legable

front bumper crossmember bent

knocking from rack joint.Advise inspecting as no play found at this time

rubber fuel pipes starting to deteriate

sideskirts fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2008 88,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack outside sweep at o/s bottom

engine code not legable

front bumper crossmember bent

knocking from rack joint.Advise inspecting as no play found at this time

rubber fuel pipes starting to deteriate

sideskirts fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2007 79,908 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 79,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crack outside sweep at o/s

engine code not legable

side skirts fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2006 73,712 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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L5 AJJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue 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 L5 AJJ, 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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L5 AJJ is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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