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J802 MBX

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,918 mi
Last recorded73,918 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ802 MBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,918 miles

All four tyres perished on sidewalls

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear outer sills repaired

General corrosion to suspension components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer CV boot perished

Offside rear handbrake pivot return spring broken

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs pitted with rust

Fail 22 Jul 2011 73,918 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

All four tyres perished on sidewalls

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear outer sills repaired

General corrosion to suspension components

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer CV boot perished

Offside rear handbrake pivot return spring broken

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs pitted with rust

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,789 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 73,157 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 73,157 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,177 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 72,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 71,372 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 71,369 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,534 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 70,524 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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J802 MBX is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J802 MBX, 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 J802 MBX registered?

J802 MBX is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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