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J290 PFX

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,243 mi
Last recorded102,243 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 PFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 102,243 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 99,222 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Oil leak

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 99,182 miles

Oil leak

Rear Wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,173 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Front Tyres worn on edge

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear Sill ends corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm bush separating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Wing corroded

Oil leak

Rear Wheel arches corr oded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 97,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush split

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Weak headlight output

Fail 28 Jan 2021 97,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush split

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Weak headlight output

Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,148 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres worn to limit

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,698 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 93,695 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,301 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,404 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 86,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,821 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front anti-roll bar o/s bush worn.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 84,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front anti-roll bar o/s bush worn.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 83,462 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 83,462 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 79,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 78,840 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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J290 PFX is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J290 PFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J290 PFX registered?

J290 PFX is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J290 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J290 PFX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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