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L771 HCF

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,525 mi
Last recorded96,525 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL771 HCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 96,525 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front c.v gaitors perishing

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges -n/s/r close to limit

front brake disc worn.

front coil springs corroding

general corrosion to vehicle

slight blow from cat converter and cat performance weak

Fail 10 May 2010 86,814 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor perishing

slight exhaust blow cat to centre section joint

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 May 2010 86,814 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor perishing

slight exhaust blow cat to centre section joint

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 13 May 2009 77,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2009 77,942 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 71,396 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 71,390 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 76,692 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 76,690 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 71,850 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f mirror damaged

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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L771 HCF is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L771 HCF, 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 L771 HCF registered?

L771 HCF is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 16 November 1993.

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