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J228 RVS

1992 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

195,839 mi
Last recorded195,839 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Calibra117,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ228 RVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 195,839 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 195,793 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oilo leaks

pad warning light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 191,591 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 191,591 miles

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)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pas pipes rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2010 187,668 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 187,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front crossmember rusty

pas pipes rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2009 182,874 miles

fuel pipes rusty

p a s pipes rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2008 178,987 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 178,987 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 175,846 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 175,846 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 172,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 172,061 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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J228 RVS is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J228 RVS, 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 J228 RVS registered?

J228 RVS is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 23 March 1992.

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