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R732 UAB

1997 Vauxhall Arena

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,975 mi
Last recorded60,975 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 UAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2007 60,975 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

offside rear service brake recording low effort

rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Dec 2007 60,975 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

offside rear service brake recording low effort

rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,119 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 55,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 51,891 miles

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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R732 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,387 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 R732 UAB, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R732 UAB registered?

R732 UAB is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R732 UAB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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