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R176 KNH

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,732 mi
Last recorded117,732 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 KNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,732 miles

O/S/F inner arch shows signs of corrosion

O/S/F towing eye mis shaped

Offside Front drivers seat worn

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2016 117,632 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sub frame (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

O/S/F inner arch shows signs of corrosion

O/S/F towing eye mis shaped

Offside Front drivers seat worn

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 114,142 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust rubber snapped

offside front inner wheel arch area holed and corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 100,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 100,156 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2012 96,005 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake balance just within tollerance

Fail 21 May 2012 95,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,810 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 89,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brakes binding slightly

nrarside and offside door steps excessivily corroded not within a prescribed area

Fail 14 Jul 2010 89,084 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brakes binding slightly

nrarside and offside door steps excessivily corroded not within a prescribed area

offside brake light dim

Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2009 83,328 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,647 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 72,607 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 72,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 66,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 66,460 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 61,014 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R176 KNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R176 KNH, 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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R176 KNH is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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