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L781 OVF

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,540 mi
Last recorded109,540 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL781 OVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,540 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 109,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear arches corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 103,729 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 103,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 101,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,165 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 97,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 95,029 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 92,120 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 88,876 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 88,876 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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L781 OVF is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L781 OVF, 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 L781 OVF registered?

L781 OVF is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L781 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L781 OVF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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