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P247 NBA

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,020 mi
Last recorded233,020 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP247 NBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2007 233,020 miles

Oil leak

body work ruty in several places

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f lens missing

o/s/r arch rusty

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly rough

rear door split

signs of corrosion underbody

slight play nearside steering rack end when engine not running

Pass 8 Jun 2006 222,111 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 221,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P247 NBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P247 NBA, 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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P247 NBA is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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