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Vauxhall Calibra

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L79 DUKMOT history

L79 DUK is a black petrol Vauxhall Calibra first used on 20 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 15,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2024
Mileage
15,163 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2023
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 DUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Calibra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
20 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 DUK was last recorded at 15,163 miles on 14 Oct 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2006: 3,817 miles, lower than 104,576 miles on 16 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
15,162 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 15,163 miles
  • 2011 – 13,534 miles
  • 2010 – 7,911 miles
  • 2009 – 5,840 miles
  • 2008 – 5,794 miles
  • 2006 – 3,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,163 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFuel pump assembly mounting brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPropeller shaft missing at time of test
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,163 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    15,163 miles
    Test number
    948474526573
    • AdvisoryFuel pump assembly mounting broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPropeller shaft missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail15,163 miles (+1)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,163 miles
    Test number
    948205029894
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump assembly mounting broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPropeller shaft missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail15,162 miles (+1,628)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,162 miles
    Test number
    227700896339
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative Ignition off/key removed (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump assembly mounting broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPropeller shaft absent

  4. Pass13,534 miles (+5,623)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,534 miles
    Test number
    135072381482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on the edges

  5. Pass7,911 miles (+2,071)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    7,911 miles
    Test number
    101713700196
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteCar body corrded and getting thin in places
    • NoteOff side rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • NotePin hole in off side inner cv boot

  6. Pass5,840 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    5,840 miles
    Test number
    364417619458
    • NoteUnder body getting thin in places

  7. Fail5,840 miles (+46)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,840 miles
    Test number
    200619909262
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteUnder body getting thin in places

  8. Pass5,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    5,794 miles
    Test number
    181730208235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail5,794 miles (+1,977)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,794 miles
    Test number
    492929598144
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass3,817 miles (-100,759)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    3,817 miles
    Test number
    461827446426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    104,576 miles
    Test number
    183899486295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,576 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,576 miles
    Test number
    962236386249
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

  13. Fail104,576 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,576 miles
    Test number
    814827586175
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L79 DUK

Does L79 DUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L79 DUK expired on 13 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L79 DUK?
The MOT on L79 DUK expired on 13 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L79 DUK done?
L79 DUK was recorded at 15,163 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2023.
Has L79 DUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 DUK has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L79 DUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L79 DUK find?
L79 DUK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: fuel pump assembly mounting broken; offside rear nail in tyre; propeller shaft missing at time of test, and 1 more.

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