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J755 KHY

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,335 mi
Last recorded35,335 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ755 KHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 35,335 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 56,323 miles

Aftermarket wheel arches fitted

All tyres slight stretch but seated correctly

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2017 53,622 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Aftermarket wheel arches fitted

All tyres slight stretch but seated correctly

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,048 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,738 miles

exhaust system is of poor fitting

Fail 8 Jan 2011 49,738 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Dec 2008 104,448 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 104,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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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J755 KHY is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 109,262 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J755 KHY, 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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J755 KHY is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 4 November 1991.

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