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L705 GUL

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,674 mi
Last recorded143,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 GUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2012 143,674 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front chassis legs corroded by bulkhead in engine bay

front outriggers corroded

offside rear outer wheelarch corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 142,540 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Oil leak

nearside headlamp slightly loose,mounting brocken

offside and nearside rear chassis rails corroded

offside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside rear outer wheelarch previous repairs and corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2010 140,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

previous repairs to offside rear outer wheelarch

rear spring seats corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 140,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

previous repairs to offside rear outer wheelarch

rear spring seats corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 139,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner egde

chip to screen

heavy corrosion to rear chassis rail in various place by coil spring mounts

o/s mirror loose

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust brackets corroded

repairs to n/s/f inner wheel arch and o/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion handbrake bracket

slight corrosion to wheel arches and door shuts

welding repair undersill

Fail 13 Jul 2009 139,954 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner egde

chip to screen

heavy corrosion to rear chassis rail in various place by coil spring mounts

o/s mirror loose

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde

repairs to n/s/f inner wheel arch and o/s/r wheel arch

slight corrosion handbrake bracket

slight corrosion to wheel arches and door shuts

Pass 14 Jul 2008 135,601 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 135,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 132,449 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 132,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 128,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 124,382 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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L705 GUL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L705 GUL, 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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L705 GUL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 9 August 1993.

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