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H7 BJE

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,205 mi
Last recorded119,205 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 BJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 119,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 119,205 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 118,173 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis legs

corrosion to sills

general corrosion to rear suspension componets

interior rear view mirror missing

main beam flasher operation poor

outer sills covered

rear brake flexi-hose ferruals corroded

signs of repairs to handbrake lever pivot point

some free play found at handbrake lever

some play and movment in steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2009 118,173 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear chassis legs

corrosion to sills

general corrosion to rear suspension componets

interior rear view mirror missing

main beam flasher operation poor

outer sills covered

rear brake flexi-hose ferruals corroded

signs of repairs to handbrake lever pivot point

some free play found at handbrake lever

some play and movment in steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2008 115,023 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers in poor condition

gearbox mounting worn

high handbrake travel

n/s wing mirror slightly loose

rear veiw mirror missing

welding repairs to exhaust front pipe

Fail 8 Sep 2008 115,023 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers in poor condition

gearbox mounting worn

high handbrake travel

n/s wing mirror slightly loose

rear veiw mirror missing

welding repairs to exhaust front pipe

Fail 21 Aug 2008 114,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front wiper blades in poor condition

gearbox mount worn

high handbrake travel

n/s wind mirror slightly loose

rear veiw mirror missing

welding repairs to exhaust front pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2007 111,691 miles

see last advice sheet test no. 360409677174

Fail 28 Jun 2007 111,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on rear chassis sections

long parking brake travel

wear on all tyre edges.all close to limits

Pass 4 Jul 2006 107,766 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 107,742 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nail in tyre

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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H7 BJE is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H7 BJE, 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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H7 BJE is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 8 September 1993.

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