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R52 HDV

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,576 mi
Last recorded166,576 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 HDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 166,576 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 166,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 165,577 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 16,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 164,144 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 164,144 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 116,898 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 161,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 116,898 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 116,898 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 115,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 115,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 113,359 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 113,359 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front 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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R52 HDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R52 HDV, 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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R52 HDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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