MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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underside of vehicle has age related corrosion
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
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)
possible power steering fluid leak
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
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
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)
n/s/f anti roll bar bush has slight play
o/s/r hub bearing slighly rough
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
Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
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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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