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R348 GHU

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,649 mi
Last recorded100,649 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 GHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 100,649 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

sills inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,304 miles

Offside sill corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 98,354 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 98,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 87,417 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 94,976 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 94,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 93,504 miles

rear ex section missing

wipers dont park automatically

Fail 30 May 2012 93,501 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 90,732 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 87,888 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 87,888 miles

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

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

slight noise from rear bearings

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,211 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 85,211 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,125 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 84,125 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 81,681 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 81,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 79,533 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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R348 GHU is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R348 GHU, 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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R348 GHU is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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