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B5 GAK

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

168,363 mi
Last recorded168,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 GAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2007 168,363 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 167,490 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 167,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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B5 GAK is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 109,262 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 B5 GAK, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 GAK registered?

B5 GAK is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is B5 GAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 GAK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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