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R376 GHW

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,424 mi
Last recorded176,424 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 GHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 176,424 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 173,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 173,667 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 170,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 169,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 168,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill / step rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake cable return spring rusted and broken

Pass 5 Sep 2019 167,358 miles

Offside Front Outer sill rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake cable return spring rusted and broken

Fail 23 Aug 2019 167,353 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake cable return spring rusted and broken

Pass 31 Aug 2018 166,289 miles

Nearside Front outer sill / step rusted

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside wing repeater dim

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis rusted in several places but not affecting steering and brakes

Pass 23 Aug 2017 165,366 miles

both outer sills rusted but not affecting braking and steering

chassis starting to rust in several places

Fail 9 Aug 2017 165,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven slow to respond (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both outer sills rusted but not affecting braking and steering

chassis starting to rust in several places

Pass 13 Aug 2016 164,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both outer sills and outriggers starting to rust

Fail 3 Aug 2016 164,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven slow to respond (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both outer sills and outriggers starting to rust

Pass 11 Jun 2015 162,291 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 162,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 160,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 May 2014 160,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 May 2013 159,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 157,286 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 157,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 150,934 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 May 2011 150,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2010 143,607 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills starting to rust

chassis starting to rust around rear leaf spring mountings

Fail 25 Mar 2010 143,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills starting to rust

chassis starting to rust around rear leaf spring mountings

Pass 27 Mar 2009 139,313 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 139,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 126,552 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 126,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2006 117,432 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 117,398 miles

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

slight damage to windscreen

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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R376 GHW is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R376 GHW, 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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R376 GHW is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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