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S832 JVV

1999 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,762 mi
Last recorded96,762 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS832 JVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,762 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 96,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 91,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s/f bottom mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Jul 2013 91,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

o/s/f bottom mirror glass missing

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

battery insecure

steering wheel grip comming away

Fail 19 Jun 2012 251,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,208 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

both sills have corrosion

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

drivers seat pad deteriorated

n/s/f driveshaft inner joint worn

o/s blind spot mirror missing

steering wheel rubber grip bonding deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2011 88,196 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both sills have corrosion

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

drivers seat pad deteriorated

n/s/f driveshaft inner joint worn

o/s blind spot mirror missing

steering wheel rubber grip bonding deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

o/s blind spot mirror missing

Fail 29 Jun 2010 83,992 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

o/s blind spot mirror missing

Fail 25 Jun 2009 79,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 79,250 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 78,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 76,813 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 71,440 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 71,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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S832 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S832 JVV, 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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S832 JVV is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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