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J859 HGA

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,278 mi
Last recorded91,278 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 HGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 91,278 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted;unable to check outer sills

Fail 8 Dec 2010 91,278 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted;unable to check outer sills

Pass 4 Dec 2009 90,162 miles

extensive corrosion an d corrosion repairs to rear floor unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2009 90,162 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edges and cracking

extensive corrosion an d corrosion repairs to rear floor unable to check outter sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2008 88,781 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges and both rear tyre rubbers perished

corrosion and corrosion repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2008 88,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges and both rear tyre rubbers perished

corrosion and corrosion repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,363 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 87,362 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 87,122 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,995 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 80,995 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

near side rear light lense has crack in it . both rear tyres perishing

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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J859 HGA is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in Silver 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 J859 HGA, 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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J859 HGA is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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