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P179 LKR

1997 Vauxhall Arena

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,048 mi
Last recorded184,048 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 LKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 184,048 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 184,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 176,515 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 176,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 168,464 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 168,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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P179 LKR is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P179 LKR, 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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P179 LKR is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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