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R498 DHT

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,316 mi
Last recorded128,316 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 DHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 128,316 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,651 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 121,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 107,984 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 96,138 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 96,000 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R498 DHT is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R498 DHT, 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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What year was R498 DHT registered?

R498 DHT is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R498 DHT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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