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S685 KRP

1999 Vauxhall Arena

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,240 mi
Last recorded94,240 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 KRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 94,240 miles

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2019 94,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corner of wing within 30cm of rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox mounting corroded ()

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer sill corroded, not within prescribed area

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 94,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed side door (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All doors holed along bottom.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp beam pattern poor

Nearside Outer sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear corner of wing repaired with expanding foam

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,450 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Oil leak ()

steering rack oil leak

underside some corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2018 92,447 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure mounting panel corroded (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Oil leak ()

steering rack oil leak

underside some corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,115 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front jacking point/out rigger excessively corroded

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 90,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a/r/b (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven 67% (3.7.B.2)

Front brakes binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front jacking point/out rigger excessively corroded

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 90,073 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger on back crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak serious engine oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

rear crossmember outer skin severely corroded and holed/ non load bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,062 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in offside inner steering rack balljoint (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 89,058 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. rotator on set base cannot be locked (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in offside inner steering rack balljoint (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,467 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 84,461 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,192 miles

possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,765 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 78,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/f road wheel inner rim is slightly damaged

o/s/f steering track rod has play at rack

o/s/r indicator loosing colour

Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,295 miles

o/s/f road wheel inner rim is slightly damaged

o/s/f steering track rod has play at rack

o/s/r indicator loosing colour

Pass 13 Nov 2009 75,623 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 75,623 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 74,918 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush has slight play

o/s/r hub bearing slighly rough

Pass 17 Aug 2007 72,766 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 72,762 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2006 71,078 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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S685 KRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S685 KRP, 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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S685 KRP is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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