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J217 DGO

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,576 mi
Last recorded48,576 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 DGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,576 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,855 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rubber worn

some corrosion in rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2019 47,637 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,411 miles

slight perishing between treads of n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2018 47,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight perishing between treads of n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2017 46,529 miles

front wipers deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 46,529 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 46,055 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 46,050 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,068 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 45,068 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 41,986 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,766 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,040 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,517 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 34,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,182 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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J217 DGO is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J217 DGO, 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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J217 DGO is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 13 December 1991.

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