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P405 OEV

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,733 mi
Last recorded119,733 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 119,733 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches have been taped

corrosion to both nearside and offside outer sills

general underbody corrosion aropund rear spring hangers

nearside rear tyre, side wall is slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2008 109,790 miles

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

rusting and seperating of n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 5 Oct 2007 108,485 miles

Signs of water leak on engine/ Various oil leaks/Cracking to various suspension bushes

Slight play in steering system/ Coil springs corroded/ Crackin g to front tyres/ Rear tyres badly cracked/ Exhaust system corroded and has slight blow from rear box/ Near side rear relector lens missing/ Rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 106,889 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 105,939 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 105,939 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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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P405 OEV is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P405 OEV, 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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P405 OEV is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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