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J4 GKT

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,145 mi
Last recorded139,145 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2009 139,145 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear parkbrake reading lower than expected

slight oil leaks

various points of light corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in prescribed areas

Pass 29 Jul 2008 127,307 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2007 120,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 119,492 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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J4 GKT is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 102,738 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 J4 GKT, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J4 GKT registered?

J4 GKT is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is J4 GKT safe to buy?

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