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S128 EMV

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 EMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,387 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,023 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 71,022 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 65,762 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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S128 EMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S128 EMV, 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 S128 EMV registered?

S128 EMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S128 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S128 EMV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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