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J704 BYD

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,599 mi
Last recorded100,599 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ704 BYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 100,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side is under sealed

Pass 13 Apr 2023 99,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material below master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,351 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s panel below radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s by inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear one rear fuel pipe rusting

all under side wax oiled

Pass 15 May 2018 97,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 96,102 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 96,102 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,444 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front shock absorbers getting soft.

vehicle underneath getting corroded ,also some of the running gear underneath.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,275 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front shock absorbers getting soft.

osr top coil spring mounting(top hat)starting to seperate

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,917 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front shockers starting to get soft.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 88,558 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion starting in nsf/osf chassis.

couldn,t see any of the brake pads.

front lower cross member corroded.

front tyres are 03,rear tyres 1997.

pwr steering pipes corroded.

running gear/sub frames getting corroded under vehicle.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,837 miles

belt rubbing on oil filter

Fail 16 Sep 2010 86,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

belt rubbing on oil filter

Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 84,189 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 84,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,680 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 82,665 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

metal power steering pipes heavily corroded

windscreen washers only work when headlamps are switched off

Pass 28 Sep 2006 81,429 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J704 BYD is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J704 BYD, 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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J704 BYD is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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