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R644 CGP

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,856 mi
Last recorded58,856 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 CGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,856 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s mirror damaged but seriously affecting rear view

nsf and osf outer sills heavily corroded but outside prescribed areas

Fail 25 Aug 2012 58,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted nsf seat preventing seat belt inspection

n/s mirror damaged but seriously affecting rear view

nsf and osf outer sills heavily corroded but outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Aug 2011 54,527 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

nearside front tyre tread slightly perished

offside front step sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,135 miles

offside front step sill corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2010 54,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front step sill corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,972 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

some noise rear wheel bearings

some roughness in steering

Pass 14 Aug 2008 51,910 miles

rear tyres stating to prishes

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,040 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/REAR LIGHT LEN'S CRACKED

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

STEERING WHEEL SLIGHT ROUGHNESS

TYRE SIZE 185/14C N/S/FRONT 7mm O/S/FRONT 7mm N/S/REAR 4mm O/S/REAR 7mm

Fail 5 Aug 2006 46,932 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

crack in nearside rear light lens

steering feels slightly notchy

Fail 1 Aug 2005 44,512 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R644 CGP is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R644 CGP, 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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R644 CGP is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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