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P43 CAD

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

227,201 mi
Last recorded227,201 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 CAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 227,201 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 225,790 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 225,790 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 222,198 miles

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 222,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 220,813 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 220,813 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 218,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 May 2006 218,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P43 CAD 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 55.6%.

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 P43 CAD, 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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P43 CAD is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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