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N33 NPH

1999 Vauxhall Arena

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,298 mi
Last recorded108,298 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 NPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 108,298 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outter sills have corrosion

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2013 108,250 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outter sills have corrosion

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

power steering slighty lumpy

slight bind nearside rear

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,669 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

power steerin opperation slightly lumpy

rear wheel bearings slight noise

slight bind n/s front brake

Fail 24 Oct 2011 86,669 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

power steerin opperation slightly lumpy

rear wheel bearings slight noise

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front outer sill corroded -NOT in prescribed area.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 82,758 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front outer sill corroded -NOT in prescribed area.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 80,990 miles

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2008 78,064 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Power steering becoming rough?

Fail 10 Nov 2008 78,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Power steering becoming rough?

Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,331 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 75,331 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,579 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 72,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 69,706 miles

Front service brake imbalance to the minimum standard.

Fail 4 Nov 2005 69,688 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre seat belt stalk casing broken, doesn`t effect operation.

Front service brake imbalance to the minimum standard.

Nearside rear service and parking brake readings becoming low.

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked close to the minimum standard.

Offside front inner steering rack joint worn to the minimum standard.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Arena?

Based on 16,117 MOT tests across 2,164 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
4,138
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,514
Registration plate lamp not working 842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 802
wheel bearing rough when rotated 744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 731
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N33 NPH is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 82,794 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 Arena fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,514 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N33 NPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Arena typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N33 NPH is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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