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R188 HMJ

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,112 mi
Last recorded56,112 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 HMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,112 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 7 Apr 2008 56,109 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,155 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 49,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,011 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 43,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R188 HMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R188 HMJ, 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 R188 HMJ registered?

R188 HMJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 18 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R188 HMJ shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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