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L715 FPP

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,962 mi
Last recorded173,962 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL715 FPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 173,962 miles

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

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

rear park brake levers return springs missing but brakes not binding on through test

Fail 9 Mar 2011 173,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear park brake levers return springs missing but brakes not binding on through test

Pass 16 Mar 2010 163,415 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 163,415 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 153,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 153,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 143,210 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2008 143,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2006 127,059 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 127,059 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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L715 FPP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L715 FPP, 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 L715 FPP registered?

L715 FPP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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