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L138 LTV

1993 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Calibra115,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 LTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,644 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2010 83,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2009 168,828 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 168,824 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 168,824 miles

Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Bonnet catch defective

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Odd size tyres, front and rear axles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 162,291 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 162,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 156,727 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 156,727 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges (justr legal)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 147,348 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 147,348 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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L138 LTV is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 L138 LTV, 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 L138 LTV registered?

L138 LTV is a 1993 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 23 September 1993.

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