CarVerify

Free Car Check

P380 VGT

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,407 mi
Last recorded74,407 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP380 VGT
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,407 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,618 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,420 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake check valve seized

slight bind near side front brake

Fail 30 Jul 2010 67,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,616 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 66,613 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Coolant leak

Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 64,305 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 5,783 miles

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

exhaust hangers perished

o/s/f tyre on tread depth limit 1.6mm

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
Full Vauxhall Arena reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P380 VGT is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P380 VGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P380 VGT?

You can check the full history of P380 VGT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P380 VGT registered?

P380 VGT is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P380 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P380 VGT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P380 VGT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P380 VGT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.