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S278 HEH

1999 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,602 mi
Last recorded128,602 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 HEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 128,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 122,040 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 114,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 101,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f head lamp cracked

n/s/f/ indicator repaired

Fail 8 Sep 2006 101,023 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f head lamp cracked

n/s/f/ indicator repaired

Pass 13 Sep 2005 85,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f indicator len's cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

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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S278 HEH 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 83.3%.

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 S278 HEH, 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 S278 HEH registered?

S278 HEH is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S278 HEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S278 HEH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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