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P69 LOK

1997 Vauxhall Arena

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,387 mi
Last recorded71,387 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 LOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,387 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 71,387 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,966 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 67,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 64,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,799 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,101 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,117 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,972 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,156 miles

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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P69 LOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P69 LOK, 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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What year was P69 LOK registered?

P69 LOK is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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