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P28 MBU

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,321 mi
Last recorded140,321 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 MBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 140,321 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 140,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 137,700 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 135,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 131,677 miles

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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P28 MBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P28 MBU, 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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P28 MBU is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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