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S146 ACP

1999 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,867 mi
Last recorded144,867 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 ACP
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2008 144,867 miles

ADVISE; n/s/ headlamp has slihgt crack .

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 144,867 miles

ADVISE; n/s/ headlamp has slihgt crack .

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 135,686 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

STEERING RACK SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 24 Jan 2006 127,502 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 127,464 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK ENDS

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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S146 ACP is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S146 ACP, 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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S146 ACP is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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