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L701 OCL

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,404 mi
Last recorded144,404 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL701 OCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 144,404 miles

As per failure

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 144,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

1. Nearside front brake hose deteriorated. 2. Nearside rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 3. Front to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 4. Fuel pipes corroded.

5. Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 138,490 miles

1.front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Fail 30 Mar 2012 138,403 miles

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1.front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 132,530 miles

1. Slight blow on centre exhaust system. 2. Both rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 132,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

1. Slight blow on centre exhaust system. 2. Both rear brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 124,751 miles

1. o/s door mirror becoming insecure. 2. front exhaust bracket loose. 3. frontr brake pads becoming low.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 116,270 miles

1. front brake discs pitted. 2. rear brake discs pitted. 3. handbrake travel close to limit.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 116,079 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 116,079 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 78,492 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 113,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2006 110,872 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 110,717 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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L701 OCL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L701 OCL, 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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L701 OCL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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