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J235 LRP

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,447 mi
Last recorded164,447 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ235 LRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 164,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front bumper cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2009 164,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front bumper cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2007 159,699 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 159,699 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2005 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front no plate cracked engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2005 88,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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J235 LRP is a 1991 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 1991 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 109,262 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 J235 LRP, 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 J235 LRP registered?

J235 LRP is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 22 November 1991.

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