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P951 SVS

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,177 mi
Last recorded48,177 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2005
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 SVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2005 48,177 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 48,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P951 SVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P951 SVS, 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 P951 SVS registered?

P951 SVS is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P951 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 SVS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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