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R185 VHL

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,720 mi
Last recorded66,720 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,720 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,085 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 65,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,609 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 62,609 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 60,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,238 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 56,910 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 56,910 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (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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R185 VHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R185 VHL, 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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What year was R185 VHL registered?

R185 VHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R185 VHL safe to buy?

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