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R333 BUS

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,110 mi
Last recorded69,110 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 BUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 69,110 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 61,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 60,820 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 58,896 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,754 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 56,470 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,210 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,124 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,022 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,602 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 51,602 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,911 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 49,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,682 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,144 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,202 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,578 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 45,578 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine front pulleys belts deteriorated.

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,175 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,838 miles

offside rear wheel bearing sounds dry.

Pass 2 Jul 2005 44,342 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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R333 BUS is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R333 BUS, 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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R333 BUS is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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