MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,539 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls
advise corrosion on n/s/f jacking point
advise corrosion on n/s/r spring mount
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
Nearside Front JACKING POINT CORRODED
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)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
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
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)
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
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
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?
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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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