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P143 XUB

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 XUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,999 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 99,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,642 miles

n/s/r brake scraping noise

Fail 20 Feb 2010 94,631 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake scraping noise

Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,014 miles

nearside rear brake needs attention

Pass 8 Mar 2008 86,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 83,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 79,572 miles

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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P143 XUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,387 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P143 XUB, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P143 XUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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