MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH DOOR MIRRORS MODIFIED
BOTH FRONT DOOR SILLS WEAK
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
BOTH DOOR MIRRORS MODIFIED
BOTH FRONT DOOR SILLS WEAK
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Arena?
Based on 16,117 MOT tests across 2,164 vehicles.
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P609 OPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P609 OPU, 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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P609 OPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 24 April 1997.
Is P609 OPU safe to buy?
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