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P362 KYD

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,000 mi
Last recorded147,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 KYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 147,000 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Jul 2010 138,905 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 22 Jun 2010 138,936 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2009 131,829 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion on centre cross member

Fail 10 Jul 2009 131,826 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion on centre cross member

Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 121,962 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 110,281 miles

Cracking to various suspension buushes †Anti roll bar bushes worn †Rear tyres cracking in tread (185 14 re-enforced) †Oil leaks †Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2006 107,998 miles

Exhaust system corroded †Play in off side front wheel bearing †Off side front tyre worn to 2mm tread †Play in steering rack †Corrosion around brake compensator valve

Various oil leaks †Stonechip in windscreeen †Pin hole in off side front outer cv boot †Wipers slightly smearing †Off side door mirror cracked †Front anti roll bar bushes worn and cracked

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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P362 KYD is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P362 KYD, 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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P362 KYD is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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