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R211 FAW

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,066 mi
Last recorded116,066 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 FAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,066 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,099 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Crack in OSF indicator cluster

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,349 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/ rear wheel arch

Fail 16 Jul 2013 11,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

surface corrosion on n/s/ rear wheel arch

Pass 17 Jul 2012 109,011 miles

slight in n/side steering rack end ball joint

surface corrosion on n/s/rear wheel arch

Pass 13 Jul 2011 107,762 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 104,499 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 98,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 93,594 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 92,630 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 91,627 miles

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2006 91,627 miles

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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R211 FAW is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R211 FAW, 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 R211 FAW registered?

R211 FAW is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R211 FAW safe to buy?

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