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R841 DAX

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,787 mi
Last recorded151,787 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 DAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 151,787 miles

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

Oil leak

grease arount nearside front cv boot no splits visable and secure

rear brake efficiency low but over all ok

surface corrosion by both rear leaf spring mounts unable to hole at present

surface corrosion on centre cross member top layer unable to hole at present

Fail 8 Apr 2010 151,787 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

grease arount nearside front cv boot no splits visable and secure

rear brake efficiency low but over all ok

surface corrosion by both rear leaf spring mounts unable to hole at present

surface corrosion on centre cross member top layer unable to hole at present

Pass 28 Apr 2008 146,147 miles

gearbox crossmember corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2008 146,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

gearbox crossmember corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 143,595 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 143,592 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside 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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R841 DAX is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R841 DAX, 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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R841 DAX is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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