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R188 XNP

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 XNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 136,894 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 133,180 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 133,180 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 129,905 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 121,481 miles

both front lower brake hoses perishing

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

offside rear light lens cracked

side door sticking

slight play in nearside track rod end

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 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R188 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

R188 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R188 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 XNP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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