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J283 GTC

1992 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

131,352 mi
Last recorded131,352 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Calibra117,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ283 GTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2007 131,352 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 131,352 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

petrol pipes serface rusted

rear n-s wheel slight bukled

Fail 27 Nov 2006 130,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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J283 GTC is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J283 GTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J283 GTC registered?

J283 GTC is a 1992 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 February 1992.

Is J283 GTC safe to buy?

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