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J186 TJM

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,393 mi
Last recorded109,393 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ186 TJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,393 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 109,077 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake just met required efficiency

Fail 9 Feb 2009 105,223 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 100,486 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 100,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J186 TJM is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J186 TJM, 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 J186 TJM registered?

J186 TJM is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 25 November 1991.

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