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L79 DUK

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

15,163 mi
Last recorded15,163 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 DUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 15,163 miles

Fuel pump assembly mounting broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Propeller shaft missing at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 15,163 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel pump assembly mounting broken

Propeller shaft missing at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 15,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel pump assembly mounting broken

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative Ignition off/key removed (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Propeller shaft absent

Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,534 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the edges

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 7,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

car body corrded and getting thin in places

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

pin hole in off side inner cv boot

Pass 5 Aug 2009 5,840 miles

under body getting thin in places

Fail 28 Jul 2009 5,840 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

under body getting thin in places

Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,794 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 5,794 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 3,817 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 104,576 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 104,576 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 104,576 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L79 DUK is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L79 DUK, 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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L79 DUK is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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