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S168 BPD

1999 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,321 mi
Last recorded164,321 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 BPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 164,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing as very slight noise [could be brake noise]

Slight movement on drivers seat but secure

Fail 5 Aug 2009 164,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing as very slight noise [could be brake noise]

Slight movement on drivers seat but secure

Pass 8 Jul 2008 148,604 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2007 142,941 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise play in nearside rack end

Fail 13 Feb 2006 139,249 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise play in both rack ends

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2006 139,249 miles

advise play in both rack ends

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

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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S168 BPD is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S168 BPD, 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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S168 BPD is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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