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L73 ARY

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,216 mi
Last recorded112,216 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL73 ARY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 112,216 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded behind front subframe ()

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes that run front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 112,206 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded under radiator (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded behind front subframe ()

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes that run front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 109,332 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to go rusty

near side and off side front brake pipes starting to go rusty

near side and off side rear axle bushes to floor starting to deteriorate

under side of rear sills starting to go very rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust mounting is perished

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 103,797 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 102,883 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2010 102,130 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 9 Jul 2010 102,120 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 3 Jul 2009 101,642 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 101,642 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 100,360 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 99,321 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 99,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 98,483 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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L73 ARY is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L73 ARY, 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 L73 ARY registered?

L73 ARY is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 26 October 1993.

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