1993 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0L Petrol · K448 ABW
1993 Vauxhall Calibra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 85,551 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CALIBRA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K448 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 85,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K448 ABW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Calibra (K448 ABW) between February 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
K448 ABW Mileage History
- 09/02/202385,159 mi
- 11/07/202485,426 mi+267 mi
- 23/07/202585,529 mi+103 mi
- 13/08/202685,538 mi+9 mi
- 03/09/202685,551 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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