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L659 CPM

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,851 mi
Last recorded179,851 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL659 CPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 179,851 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 177,657 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 27 Nov 2010 174,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front position lamps dim

brake warning light on

floorpan repair undersealed

front bumper cracked

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2010 174,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

brake warning lamp on

front bumper cracked

front position lamps dim

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

non-standard rear silencer fitted

o/s headlamp chipped

oil leak

rear brake imbalance

rear number plate delaminated

rear silencer inner mounting insecure

sill covers fitted

tailgate struts weak

Pass 17 Apr 2010 172,938 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 172,938 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Feb 2010 172,909 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2009 170,933 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2008 168,969 miles

front brake pads low

front subframe corroded

handbrake high

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2006 161,765 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 101,730 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust blow from manifold

feul pipes corroded

osf flexi hose in poor condition

osf tyre worn on insided edege

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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L659 CPM is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L659 CPM, 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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L659 CPM is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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