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D478 KYD

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

198,896 mi
Last recorded198,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2006
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD478 KYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2006 198,896 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 198,896 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 198,732 miles

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.

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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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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