MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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parking brake efficiency could be better
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Arena?
Based on 16,117 MOT tests across 2,164 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R189 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 R189 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 R189 XNP registered?
R189 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R189 XNP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R189 XNP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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