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J636 DLG

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,604 mi
Last recorded61,604 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ636 DLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2008 61,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

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

Offside front jacking point corroded.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear brake valves rusty.

Surface rust on both rear brake pipes.

Surface rust on front to rear brake pipes.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,715 miles

Advise handbrake checked.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside front jacking point corroded.

Road springs rusty.

surface rust rear brake pipes.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 48,723 miles

vt32 number 553660426320 still apply

Fail 16 Nov 2006 48,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion o/s/f jacking point

floor pan rusty front and rear

fuel pipe rubbing on steering arm.

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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J636 DLG is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J636 DLG, 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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What year was J636 DLG registered?

J636 DLG is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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