MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,686 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel lines corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel lines corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
fuel lines corroded
unknown noise on o/s/r wheel needs further inspection
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
fuel lines corroded
unknown noise on o/s/r wheel needs further inspection
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
advise n/s/f tyre worn inner edge 2/3/4 mm
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
OFFSIDE WIPER SMEARS SLIGHTLY
OUTER SILLS COVERED IN PLASTIC COVERS CANNOT BE EXAMINED
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?
Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J488 MJL is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J488 MJL, 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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J488 MJL is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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