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S678 FTE

1999 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,938 mi
Last recorded95,938 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 FTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2008 95,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear lense broken

temprarly fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2006 92,050 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 92,035 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S678 FTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 S678 FTE, 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 S678 FTE registered?

S678 FTE is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S678 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S678 FTE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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