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L759 GUL

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,748 mi
Last recorded122,748 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL759 GUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 122,748 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 122,373 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 114,870 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2010 114,867 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Coolant leak

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2009 110,543 miles

both rear flexy pipes feruels corroding

fixed metal brake pipes to both rear flexy pipes corroding

front brakes out of ballance <40kg

metal fuel pipes above tank corroding

much of underside corroding

n/s rear brake noisy

o/s door inner handle in secure

o/s front top suspension mount has play

park levers at back plate have return springs missing

water leak fron engine

Fail 24 Mar 2009 110,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear flexy pipes feruels corroding

fixed metal brake pipes to both rear flexy pipes corroding

front brakes out of ballance <40kg

metal fuel pipes above tank corroding

much of underside corroding

n/s rear brake noisy

o/s door inner handle in secure

o/s front top suspension mount has play

park levers at back plate have return springs missing

water leak fron engine

Fail 10 Mar 2009 110,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber gaitor missing

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside front lower arm rear bush unbonded

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

signs of coolant leakage at rear of engine

slight oil leak (suspect sump gasket)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 105,347 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 105,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S REAR PARKING BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT ?

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 102,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 98,614 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 90,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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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L759 GUL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L759 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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L759 GUL is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 5 August 1993.

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