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S118 JBN

1999 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,911 mi
Last recorded66,911 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 JBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2016 66,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,056 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,481 miles

Front discs pitted.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,588 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 51,056 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 43,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 38,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 33,405 miles

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 28,310 miles

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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S118 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 82,794 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 S118 JBN, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S118 JBN registered?

S118 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S118 JBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 JBN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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