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R135 FYJ

1997 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

160,349 mi
Last recorded160,349 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 FYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2008 160,349 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 157,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 157,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 15,357 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT SILENCER.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,357 miles

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

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT FRONT SILENCER.

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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R135 FYJ 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 40%.

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 R135 FYJ, 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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R135 FYJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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