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R177 DKK

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

174,058 mi
Last recorded174,058 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 DKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 174,058 miles

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 26 May 2011 168,241 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 168,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 161,318 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 161,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 157,131 miles

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

bonnet security poor

nearside front lower ball joint securing nut worn

Fail 11 May 2009 157,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

bonnet security poor

nearside front lower ball joint securing nut worn

Pass 19 May 2008 156,725 miles

play in steering rack nearside

Fail 16 May 2008 156,721 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

play in steering rack nearside

Pass 11 Apr 2007 155,876 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 155,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Apr 2006 146,179 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 45,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R177 DKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R177 DKK, 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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R177 DKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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