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L698 YOD

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

119,467 mi
Last recorded119,467 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 YOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 119,467 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 119,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 110,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 110,192 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 102,203 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 102,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 102,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2005 94,415 miles

Outer cv boots cracked †Rear axle tube bushes unbonded †Front brake discs corroded scored and worn †Various oil leaks †Outer sills obscured by plastic trim

Fail 5 Nov 2005 94,415 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Of side outer cv boot badly cracked †Rear axle tube bushes unbonded †Front brake discs inner faces corroded scored and pitted †Rear brake discs heavily cooroded scored and pitted †Various oil leaks †Outer sills obscured by plastic trim

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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L698 YOD is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 L698 YOD, 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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L698 YOD is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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