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P148 XUB

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,064 mi
Last recorded138,064 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 XUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 138,064 miles

Bad corrosion to o/s outer sill but not failable area

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Outer bodywork poor condition

Rear o/s tyre badly wearing on edges

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 4 Dec 2010 138,046 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Bad corrosion to o/s outer sill but not failable area

Front tyres badly wearing on inner edges , strongly advise replacement and tracking

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Outer bodywork poor condition

Rear o/s tyre badly wearing on edges

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2009 128,887 miles

Body exterior poor condition

Coolant bottle insecure

Slight play steering rack drag link ends

Fail 18 Nov 2009 128,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Body exterior poor condition

Coolant bottle insecure

Slight play steering rack drag link ends

Pass 20 Nov 2008 117,184 miles

Body work poor condition and scabby in places

Brake fluid level slightly low

Brake pedal rubber poor condition

Corrosion to outer sills , alough not failable areas advise attention

Front tyres wearing on edges

Gear box cross member mounting ,slight corrosion alough not failable advise attention

N/S cv boot badly crackng

Fail 17 Nov 2008 117,179 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Body work poor condition and scabby in places

Brake fluid level slightly low

Brake pedal rubber poor condition

Corrosion to outer sills , alough not failable areas advise attention

Front tyres wearing on edges

Gear box cross member mounting ,slight corrosion alough not failable advise attention

N/S cv boot badly crackng

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 106,507 miles

Parts of body work scabby and in poor condition

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2006 94,272 miles

Parts of body work in poor condition and very scabby

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2006 94,272 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear number plate poor condition

Body work in poor condition and very scabby in places

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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P148 XUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P148 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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P148 XUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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