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J194 YVX

1992 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,937 mi
Last recorded181,937 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Calibra117,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ194 YVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2009 181,937 miles

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

corrosion in offside rear floor

nearside front window not working

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2009 181,937 miles

corrosion in offside rear floor

nearside front window not working

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2008 170,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

corrosoion in offside rear floor

engine oil leak

nearside mirror damaged

nearside window not working

Pass 22 Apr 2008 170,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosoion in offside rear floor

engine oil leak

nearside mirror damaged

nearside window not working

Pass 19 Apr 2007 166,572 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2007 166,572 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2006 161,828 miles

front to rear fuel pipe crroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2006 161,825 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine coolant leak

engine oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

uneven wear on all tyres

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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J194 YVX is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J194 YVX, 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 J194 YVX registered?

J194 YVX is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 6 April 1992.

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