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J413 RFJ

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

168,166 mi
Last recorded168,166 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ413 RFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 168,166 miles

appears to be heavily repaired around bulk head.

Fail 15 Aug 2007 168,166 miles

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

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

appears to be heavily repaired around bulk head.

Fail 10 Aug 2007 168,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES POORLY REPLACED

OFFSIDE FRONT FLEXI PERISHED

Pass 28 Jul 2006 159,027 miles

hand brake travel

head lamp focus poor

sill cover loose o/s front

Fail 16 Jun 2006 159,018 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

battery insecure.

door mirrors loose.

gear knob poor.

inner edge on o/s rear tyre wearing.

interior mirror loose.

n/s rear chassis leg rusty.

power steering pipes rusty.

rear floors rusty.

rust and rattle on exhaust.

rust on rear axle beam and spring cups.

sills not checked,covers fitted.

slight earth fault on n/s rear light cluster.

surface rust on front to rear fuel lines.

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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J413 RFJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J413 RFJ, 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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J413 RFJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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