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S259 EUF

1999 Vauxhall Arena

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,351 mi
Last recorded90,351 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 EUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 90,351 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven 30% (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front has corrosion hole not in prescribed area

Offside Front door step repaired using rivets not within prescribed areas

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside outer sill holed

Fail 21 Jul 2015 89,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside outer sill holed

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front door step/sill corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front door step/sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,003 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front outer sill holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill slightly corroded all along but not holed

Fail 31 Jul 2012 88,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front outer sill holed but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside outer sill slightly corroded all along but not holed

Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,387 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,705 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 88,764 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 85,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside sliding door,upper support is not located in it's rail.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,953 miles

Nearside sliding door,upper support is not located in it's rail.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn smooth on outer edge.

Pass 28 May 2008 82,935 miles

All front brake pads look a bit low,unable to measure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Yellow warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Fail 27 May 2008 82,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

All front brake pads look a bit low,unable to measure.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Yellow warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,410 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front top half of mirror missing

slight damage offside rear bumper

Pass 9 May 2006 71,328 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 71,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S259 EUF is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S259 EUF, 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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S259 EUF is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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