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R162 KAM

1997 Vauxhall Arena

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,604 mi
Last recorded85,604 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 KAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,604 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting slightly low

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 85,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre tread getting slightly low

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,769 miles

corrosion chassis rails

o/s headlight cracked

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Nov 2013 81,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion chassis rails

o/s headlight cracked

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,904 miles

n/s/f lower flexi brake hose slightly perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s headlight lens cracked

surface corrosion chassis rails

Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,899 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f lower flexi brake hose slightly perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s headlight lens cracked

surface corrosion chassis rails

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlight lens cracked

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

slight wear ends of steering rack

surface corrosion chassis rails

Fail 25 Oct 2011 71,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s headlight lens cracked

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

slight wear ends of steering rack

surface corrosion chassis rails

Pass 9 Nov 2010 68,243 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/f headlamp cracked

slight play in ends of steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2010 68,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s door mirror glass missing

o/s/f headlamp cracked

slight play in ends of steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,759 miles

air filter box drawing air around centre

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

o/s/ headlight cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air filter box drawing air around centre

n/s/r tyre perishing slightly

o/s/ headlight cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,238 miles

slight movement n/s steering rack

uneven tyre wear front tyres

Fail 27 Oct 2008 61,230 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight movement n/s steering rack

uneven tyre wear front tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,918 miles

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight uneven wear front tyres

Pass 28 Nov 2006 51,488 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight movement front wheel bearings

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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R162 KAM is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R162 KAM, 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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R162 KAM is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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