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R164 FFW

1997 Vauxhall Arena

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,559 mi
Last recorded140,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 FFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 140,559 miles

nearside door mirror glass broke

Pass 21 Jun 2007 125,294 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 124,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 107,748 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 107,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2005 92,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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R164 FFW is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R164 FFW, 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 R164 FFW registered?

R164 FFW is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R164 FFW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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