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L697 UGP

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,948 mi
Last recorded123,948 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 UGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 123,948 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 123,948 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 123,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 118,086 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 118,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

covers over outer sills

engine oil leack

near side front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2006 107,384 miles

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

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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L697 UGP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L697 UGP, 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 L697 UGP registered?

L697 UGP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L697 UGP safe to buy?

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