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J896 EMY

1991 Vauxhall Calibra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,232 mi
Last recorded149,232 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Calibra109,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 EMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 149,232 miles

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake pipe along side chassi rail under bonnet is corroed

Fail 9 Jan 2008 146,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake pipe along side chassi rail under bonnet is corroed

Pass 20 Oct 2006 137,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J896 EMY is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J896 EMY, 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 J896 EMY registered?

J896 EMY is a 1991 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J896 EMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J896 EMY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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