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P363 KCF

1997 Vauxhall Arena

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,255 mi
Last recorded92,255 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP363 KCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 92,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 87,119 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2013 84,064 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 81,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,577 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 7 Apr 2011 78,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,354 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 67,834 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 67,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,726 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,108 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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P363 KCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P363 KCF, 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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P363 KCF is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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