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R623 ERO

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,418 mi
Last recorded84,418 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 ERO
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,763 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,344 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,949 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,946 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,743 miles

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

wheel arches becoming corroded and outer sills

Fail 26 Apr 2010 68,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wheel arches becoming corroded and outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,408 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 66,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 63,142 miles

n/side rear brake slightly lower effort

n/side rear wheel bearing becoming noisey

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,292 miles

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

rear brakes just in balance

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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R623 ERO is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R623 ERO, 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 R623 ERO registered?

R623 ERO is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R623 ERO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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