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R107 EAB

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

129,450 mi
Last recorded129,450 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 EAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 129,450 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor deterioratd

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Rear body corroded

Rear inner panal corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2025 129,450 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor deterioratd

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear body corroded

Rear inner panal corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 111,730 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 111,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 109,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2023 109,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 10,219 miles

Nearside Front outrigger slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front outrigger slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,637 miles

Nearside and o/s rear wheel arches corroding

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 94,629 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside and o/s rear wheel arches corroding

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 87,812 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust system @ front repaired

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Replacement Fitted (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 May 2018 87,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust system @ front repaired

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Replacement Fitted (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,341 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,341 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,341 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,110 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 76,370 miles

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 74,185 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 71,927 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 71,927 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 71,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 931,365 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 70,233 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 69,607 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 69,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,175 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 60,800 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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R107 EAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 89,410 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 R107 EAB, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R107 EAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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