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P728 BCW

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,194 mi
Last recorded61,194 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 BCW
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,194 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 60,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,178 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 73,150 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 71,737 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,221 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 67,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine oil leak

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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P728 BCW is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P728 BCW, 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 P728 BCW registered?

P728 BCW is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P728 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P728 BCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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