MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Body exterior poor condition
Coolant bottle insecure
Slight play steering rack drag link ends
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
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
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)
Parts of body work scabby and in poor condition
Slight play in steering rack
Parts of body work in poor condition and very scabby
Rear number plate in poor condition
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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