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R286 VBP

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,904 mi
Last recorded101,904 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 VBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,904 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,596 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 95,579 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,196 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,099 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,720 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 80,720 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,432 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 73,379 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,929 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 64,411 miles

o/s and n/s/r wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2008 64,411 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s/r wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,917 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R286 VBP is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R286 VBP, 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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R286 VBP is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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