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R593 AWP

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

109,435 mi
Last recorded109,435 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 AWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 109,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both number plate lamps worked with a tap

offside rear wheel bearing bi noisy

Fail 25 Jul 2013 101,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both number plate lamps worked with a tap

offside rear wheel bearing bi noisy

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,786 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jul 2011 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 83,844 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 83,844 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,396 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 81,396 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,235 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 75,318 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 75,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2006 68,760 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 68,760 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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R593 AWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R593 AWP, 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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R593 AWP is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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