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P990 WAB

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,924 mi
Last recorded61,924 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 WAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 61,924 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,936 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undercarriage rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2023 54,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 49,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 49,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,019 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 45,512 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,938 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 43,080 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 43,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,799 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 23 May 2016 41,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,522 miles

Slight Noise NSR Bearing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 38,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight Noise NSR Bearing

Pass 21 May 2014 34,274 miles

Exhaust Rubbers Cracking

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 May 2014 34,274 miles

Exhaust Rubbers Cracking

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,525 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 29,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 21,148 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 21,147 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 20,036 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,595 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 19,015 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,522 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,290 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 17,290 miles

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

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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P990 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 P990 WAB, 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 P990 WAB registered?

P990 WAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P990 WAB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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