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S540 WBC

1999 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,558 mi
Last recorded121,558 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 WBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,558 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 117,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 116,552 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 115,462 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 115,459 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 114,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 113,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 113,100 miles

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

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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S540 WBC is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S540 WBC, 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 S540 WBC registered?

S540 WBC is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S540 WBC shows 8 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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