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G161 DJB

1990 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

159,751 mi
Last recorded159,751 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Calibra104,745 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 DJB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2007 159,751 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 159,732 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 159,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 159,710 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 155,169 miles

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 14 Nov 2005 155,160 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted to offside and nearside sills

front number plate cracked

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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G161 DJB is a 1990 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 104,745 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 G161 DJB, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G161 DJB?

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What year was G161 DJB registered?

G161 DJB is a 1990 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is G161 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G161 DJB shows 6 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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