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L679 CPB

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,236 mi
Last recorded119,236 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL679 CPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,236 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

both front brake pads wearing thin

vehicle has corrosion to the underside

Fail 23 Mar 2017 119,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

both front brake pads wearing thin

vehicle has corrosion to the underside

Pass 3 Dec 2015 113,647 miles

nearside rear valance corroded in a non prescribed area

Fail 3 Dec 2015 113,647 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside rear valance corroded in a non prescribed area

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,595 miles

floor sills fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,946 miles

slight corrosion on sills floor and brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2012 103,127 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,765 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 99,765 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 9 Oct 2010 95,692 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,923 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 91,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 87,805 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 87,805 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 83,798 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 74,397 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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L679 CPB is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L679 CPB, 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 L679 CPB registered?

L679 CPB is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L679 CPB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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