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J177 RRO

1992 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,445 mi
Last recorded114,445 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Calibra117,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ177 RRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 114,445 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 114,445 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 111,736 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

unable to inspect sills thoroughly due to covers

Fail 28 Nov 2008 111,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

unable to inspect sills thoroughly due to covers

Pass 5 Dec 2007 101,234 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front cross member rusting

unable to inspect outer sills thoroyghly due to plastic covers

Fail 28 Nov 2007 101,229 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front cross member rusting

unable to inspect outer sills thoroyghly due to plastic covers

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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J177 RRO is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J177 RRO, 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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What year was J177 RRO registered?

J177 RRO is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 17 March 1992.

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