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P343 CNP

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,539 mi
Last recorded92,539 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 CNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 92,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

extensive welding and undersealing to front outriggers and inner sills

Pass 17 Aug 2024 92,538 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear hanger mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough and "knotchy" (2.1.1 (a))

extensive welding and under sealing to both sides front outrigger and inner sills

Fail 5 Oct 2021 92,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill all the way down (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill all the way down (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

advise corrosion on n/s/f jacking point

advise corrosion on n/s/r spring mount

Fail 11 Jul 2018 92,526 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise corrosion on n/s/r spring mount and n/s/f jacking point

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,454 miles

Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED

Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 87,632 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe to centre section joint corroded

front anti roll bushes cracked

front panel corroded

front wiper blades smearing

front wiper blades split

inner faces of front discs corroded

n/s number plate bulb inop until tapped

n/s rack boot end slightly split

n/s sill corroded

n/s sliding door corroded

n/s sliding door runner corroded

n/s/f door sill corroded

n/s/f shocker corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s door sill corroded

o/s headlamp loose/beam pattern moves when engine running

o/s washer jet missing screen

o/s/f shocker corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch covered by tape

Fail 5 Oct 2012 87,632 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe to centre section joint corroded

front anti roll bushes cracked

front panel corroded

front wiper blades smearing

front wiper blades split

inner faces of front discs corroded

n/s number plate bulb inop until tapped

n/s rack boot end slightly split

n/s sill corroded

n/s sliding door corroded

n/s sliding door runner corroded

n/s/f door sill corroded

n/s/f shocker corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s door sill corroded

o/s headlamp loose/beam pattern moves when engine running

o/s washer jet missing screen

o/s/f shocker corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch covered by tape

Fail 6 Sep 2012 87,380 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,208 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 96,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs are very badley worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 81,993 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,666 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 550,088 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 55,008 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 45,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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P343 CNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P343 CNP, 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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P343 CNP is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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