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P802 SFL

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,535 mi
Last recorded150,535 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 SFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 150,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 146,587 miles

Rear tyres feathered

Fail 3 Dec 2007 146,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Rear tyres feathered

Fail 4 Jun 2005 141,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2005 141,500 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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P802 SFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P802 SFL, 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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P802 SFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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