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R298 NUG

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,793 mi
Last recorded129,793 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 NUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 129,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s and o/s outer sills and wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 129,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s outer sills and wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 120,654 miles

both wiper blades slightly split at edges

nearside front lower brake hose slightly perished

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside (small) lower mirror cracked

offside front sill corroded through

rear wheel arches corroded

slight exhaust leak from rear exhaust join

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front and nearside rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 28 Oct 2008 113,930 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 105,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 92,010 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 92,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R298 NUG is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R298 NUG, 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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R298 NUG is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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