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J131 NLR

1992 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,915 mi
Last recorded217,915 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Calibra117,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 NLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 217,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill upright (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill upright (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 213,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn leaking grease (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 213,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn leaking grease (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 210,060 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2015 206,010 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2014 202,060 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2013 199,645 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre walls worn within the limit.

Pass 9 Jun 2012 196,851 miles

Both front wiperblades slightly smering

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 192,184 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 188,584 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 183,732 miles

A.B.S. light flickers on and off intermitantly

iner wheel arches have a thick layer of undersill(front)making it difficult to examine

Pass 7 Jun 2008 179,199 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 179,199 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2007 174,467 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 169,950 miles

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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J131 NLR is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 117,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J131 NLR, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J131 NLR is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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