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A16 VGP

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

122,824 mi
Last recorded122,824 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 VGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 122,824 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

advise nearside side repeater cover missing

Fail 26 Feb 2009 122,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

advise nearside side repeater cover missing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 122,798 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 114,438 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 May 2006 114,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A16 VGP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A16 VGP, 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 A16 VGP registered?

A16 VGP is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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