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GAZ 7493

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,992 mi
Last recorded188,992 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 7493
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 188,992 miles

Difficult to inspect vehicle due to underseal.

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills corroded (difficult to inspect due to covers) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer securing clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting point bracket on n/s slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 186,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills (difficult to inspect due to covers) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle difficult to inspect due to underseal

Pass 9 Oct 2020 184,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer o/s and n/s sills slightly corroded/difficult to inspect due to covers

Vehicle difficult to inspect due to excessive underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2019 182,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Crossmember slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills difficult to inspect due to covers/underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle difficult to inspect due to underseal

Fail 11 Oct 2019 182,204 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Crossmember slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills difficult to inspect due to covers/underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle difficult to inspect due to underseal

Pass 5 Oct 2018 179,266 miles

Outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle difficult to inspect due to underseal

Pass 13 Oct 2017 176,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill cover fitted

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Oct 2016 173,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Outer sill covers fitted

fuel filter

vehicle under sealed

Pass 10 Oct 2015 170,901 miles

both rear outer archs corroded

oil leak

outer sills not visible

slight leal on fuel pump

Fail 10 Oct 2015 170,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer archs corroded

oil leak

outer sills not visible

slight leal on fuel pump

Pass 17 Oct 2014 167,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

lower outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Fail 11 Oct 2014 167,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

lower outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Pass 12 Oct 2013 164,637 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 164,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 160,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 156,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 151,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 146,929 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 146,869 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 141,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2007 135,809 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 129,526 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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GAZ 7493 is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GAZ 7493, 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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GAZ 7493 is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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