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R529 CBO

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,906 mi
Last recorded74,906 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 CBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,906 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 74,906 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 61,730 miles

Oil leak

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 18 May 2007 61,729 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Apr 2006 54,920 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2006 54,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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R529 CBO is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R529 CBO, 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 R529 CBO registered?

R529 CBO is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R529 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 CBO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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