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P545 APR

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,706 mi
Last recorded123,706 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 APR
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 123,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

rear spring mounts corroded

sills and steps corroded

stone chips to screen

various areas of underbody corrosion but outside of prescribed areas

Fail 18 Feb 2014 123,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drivers seat covering poor

rear spring mounts corroded

sills and steps corroded

stone chips to screen

various areas of underbody corrosion but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 25 Feb 2013 132,362 miles

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

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

bumpers damaged body work coddoded, step sills holed but not in a prescribed Mot area!

drivers seat cushion very poor!

n/s/f tyre worn on the edge to 3 mm. Tracking needs adjusting! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

steering column uj's stiff!

underside of vehicle badly corroded but not in prescribed Mot areas1

various engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 132,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering column uj's stiff!

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

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

bumpers damaged body work coddoded, step sills holed but not in a prescribed Mot area!

drivers seat cushion very poor!

n/s/f tyre worn on the edge to 3 mm. Tracking needs adjusting! Legal limit 1.6 mm.

underside of vehicle badly corroded but not in prescribed Mot areas1

various engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 127,929 miles

drivers seat cushion badly worn.

gear knob missing.

n/s headlamp reflector dicoloured not effecting aim.

o/s seat belt slightly frayed.

side door handle broken.

steering column slightly tight.

various corrosion in the vehicle body/chassis/sill and around the front of the rear spring hangers.

various engine oil leaks.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 127,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

drivers seat cushion badly worn.

gear knob missing.

n/s headlamp reflector dicoloured not effecting aim.

o/s seat belt slightly frayed.

side door handle broken.

speedo cable rubbing n/s inner drive shaft gaiter.

steering column slightly tight.

various corrosion in the vehicle body/chassis/sill and around the front of the rear spring hangers.

various engine oil leaks.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 122,488 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray.

drivers seat cushion in a very poor condition!

headlamp reflectors in a poor codition.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm!

steering column uj's slight notchy.

various light corrosion in the vehicle body.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 122,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

drivers seat belt starting to fray.

drivers seat cushion in a very poor condition!

headlamp reflectors in a poor codition.

n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm!

steering column uj's slight notchy.

various light corrosion in the vehicle body.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 117,932 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

driver seat cushon in very poor condition.

o/s/r brake performance slightly lower than n/s/r brake perfomance.

rear spring hanger anchor points slightly corroded.Battery tray corroded.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 117,932 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

driver seat cushon in very poor condition.

o/s/r brake performance slightly lower than n/s/r brake perfomance.

rear spring hanger anchor points slightly corroded.Battery tray corroded.

tyres under inflatted.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 114,677 miles

corrosion in rear floor/wheel arches/rear chassis, spring eye & front step sills.(Not in priscribed mot areas)!

drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

drivers seat in poor condition.

front bumper damaged.

steering colunm uj's slightly stiff.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 114,669 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in rear floor/wheel arches/rear chassis, spring eye & front step sills.(Not in priscribed mot areas)!

drivers seat belt slightly frayed.

drivers seat in poor condition.

front bumper damaged.

n/s/r bumper end cap missing.

steering colunm uj's slightly stiff.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 108,009 miles

ariel broken but not jagged.

both front brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

drivers seat base worn.

engine damp with oil.

o/s/r tyre tread depths 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

slight play in both steering rack inner knuckles.

various light accident damage + corrosion around bodywork but not jagged.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Fail 6 Feb 2008 108,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ariel broken but not jagged.

both front brake discs worn/lipped but opperate correctly.

drivers seat base worn.

engine damp with oil.

o/s/r tyre tread depths 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

oil + coolant levels low.

slight play in both steering rack inner knuckles.

various light accident damage + corrosion around bodywork but not jagged.

various light scratches in windscreen.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 102,538 miles

as per advisory notice issued 18/12/2006 with vt30.

Fail 18 Dec 2006 102,538 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroded.

drivers seat base worn on edge.

engine/gearbox damp with oil.

light scratches in windscreen.

o/s/r tyre 4mm + perished on sidewall.

slight play in o/s inner rack knuckle joint.

various light under body corrosion.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 98,611 miles

as per advisory notice issued 03/02/2006.

Fail 3 Feb 2006 98,611 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

light corrosion around rear spring hangers & floor.(needs wax oyling)!

o/s window not opening. †

o/s/r tyre worn to 4mm.

rear brake hose slightly perished.

slight play in both steering knuckles & steering operation slightly notchey!

various engine oil leaks.

windscreen marked on n/s.

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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P545 APR is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P545 APR, 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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P545 APR is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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