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R385 NBD

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,171 mi
Last recorded34,171 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 34,171 miles

Front Both front tyres perished

Front Could not assess condition of front pads have advised presenter

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear service brake effort just met and will need attention

Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,752 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2019 33,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding cannot fully inspect wheelbearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring hanger prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding cannot fully inspect wheelbearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring hanger prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front jacking points corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2015 33,630 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 33,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,612 miles

Oil leak

age related underside corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,119 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 32,119 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 31,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,726 miles

offside rear tyre perished

both dorr steps corroded

both front discs pitted

exhaust has a leak at rear section

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Jun 2010 31,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both dorr steps corroded

both front discs pitted

exhaust has a leak at rear section

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2009 31,539 miles

blue pipe laying on exhaust,now tied up with cable tie.

nearside front and offside rear perished and cracked sidewalls

Fail 28 May 2009 31,539 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

blue pipe laying on exhaust,now tied up with cable tie.

nearside front and offside rear perished and cracked sidewalls

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,895 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 28,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

lots surface corosionfront & rear chassis & floor nsf tyre side whall craked

Pass 22 May 2006 28,137 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 28,137 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

corrossion to vehicle underside

offside rear door does not shut properly

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges+sidewall damage

Pass 23 May 2005 27,664 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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R385 NBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R385 NBD, 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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R385 NBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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