MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,525 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Arena?
Based on 16,117 MOT tests across 2,164 vehicles.
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R289 LBU 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 R289 LBU, 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 R289 LBU registered?
R289 LBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is R289 LBU safe to buy?
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