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P609 OPU

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,384 mi
Last recorded156,384 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP609 OPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 156,384 miles

BOTH DOOR MIRRORS MODIFIED

BOTH FRONT DOOR SILLS WEAK

Fail 16 Feb 2010 156,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 150,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 144,127 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 144,014 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,662 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 136,620 miles

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.

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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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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