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P252 CNL

1997 Vauxhall Arena

Purple Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,130 mi
Last recorded166,130 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 CNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 166,130 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 106,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,223 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear light lense cracked but not showing white light

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside chassis outrigger corroded out with prescribed area

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Whole underside of vehicle covered with thick underseal making it difficult to inspect some items

Pass 19 Jul 2010 102,621 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear inner sill at front of the rear out rigger leaf spring mounting possible body fillar.excessive underseal unable to inspect condition of inner sill

Pass 30 Jul 2009 102,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 102,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 102,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 102,188 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 102,118 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 102,118 miles

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

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

Offside 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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P252 CNL is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in Purple with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P252 CNL, 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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P252 CNL is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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