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L788 ABB

1994 Vauxhall Calibra

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,659 mi
Last recorded115,659 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2006
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Calibra111,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL788 ABB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2006 115,659 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 115,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

metal power steering pipes corroded

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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L788 ABB is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 111,825 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 L788 ABB, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L788 ABB registered?

L788 ABB is a 1994 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L788 ABB safe to buy?

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