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J274 DGH

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,026 mi
Last recorded94,026 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ274 DGH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 94,026 miles

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor X 2 places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch X 2 places (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/ outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch/ chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 142,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 133,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 126,563 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2011 126,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 121,376 miles

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2010 121,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2009 116,561 miles

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2007 116,316 miles

Oil leak

rear brake hose ferrules corroded but not excessively

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2006 115,220 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

outer sills not inspected due to fitted covers

rear underside of the vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

vehicle has been recorded seriously damaged at the DVLA

Fail 3 Oct 2006 115,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

outer sills not inspected due to fitted covers

rear underside of the vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

vehicle has been recorded seriously damaged at the DVLA

Pass 20 Sep 2005 111,881 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J274 DGH is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J274 DGH, 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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J274 DGH is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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