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R466 AOO

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,951 mi
Last recorded134,951 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 AOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2010 134,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

damage both front headlamp lenses

play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 117,809 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorating

offside front headlight slightly damaged

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 16 Jun 2009 117,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorating

offside front headlight slightly damaged

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2008 108,078 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 108,078 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 97,311 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 97,311 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 84,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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R466 AOO is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R466 AOO, 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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R466 AOO is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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