MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
No spare wheel in carrier
Both nearside tyres outer walls damaged
Both rear tyres inner edges warn smooth
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front numberplate cracked
Fuel lines rusty at rear
Hand brake lever close to end of researve travel
Nearside handbrake lever return spring broken
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power stearing pipes rusty
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
fuel pipes corroded
nearside door mirror held on by tape
oil leak
rear exhaust mountings perrished
ront bumper cracked
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?
Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D478 KYD is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 D478 KYD, 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 D478 KYD registered?
D478 KYD is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 26 May 1993.
Is D478 KYD safe to buy?
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