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J580 FYJ

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

128,898 mi
Last recorded128,898 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ580 FYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 128,898 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 128,897 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 128,893 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 128,877 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 128,867 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,856 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 128,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 128,823 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 124,527 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 115,457 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 111,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 108,569 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2012 109,165 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 102,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edge 205/55/15

Pass 29 Mar 2010 98,082 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 94,508 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

o/s rear disc corroded

rear fuel pipe to pump has been leaking at some piont

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2009 94,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s front inner wheel arch corroded

o/s rear disc corroded

rear fuel pipe to pump has been leaking at some piont

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2008 88,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2007 81,167 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Apr 2006 75,479 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear floor areas

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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J580 FYJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J580 FYJ, 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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J580 FYJ is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 12 December 1991.

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