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R665 BJV

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,507 mi
Last recorded12,507 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 BJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,507 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 11,874 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,374 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 101,477 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

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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R665 BJV is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R665 BJV, 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 R665 BJV registered?

R665 BJV is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R665 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R665 BJV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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