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J887 KTA

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

52,036 mi
Last recorded52,036 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ887 KTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,036 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 52,036 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel arches rusty

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion offside front door shut

front number plate stained

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

play in steering rack

rear brake pipes rusty and brake pipes are pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,133 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,133 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pipes pitted, some rusty

fuel line by filter corroded

nearside rear brake disc pitted on edge

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,311 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 44,311 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,930 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 38,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

altinator belt worn

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear disc corroded

rear brake pipes pitted

Fail 10 Aug 2005 33,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 33,202 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 33,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J887 KTA 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 45.5%.

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 J887 KTA, 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 J887 KTA registered?

J887 KTA is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J887 KTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J887 KTA shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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