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S985 LKN

1999 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,953 mi
Last recorded93,953 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 LKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2010 93,953 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 93,944 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheelarchs corroded.o/s headlamp output poor.exhaust blowing at front joint.play in steering rack.front brake discs very poor.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brakes binding slightly

chip in windscreen

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight corrosioin to both outer sills and both rear outer wheel arches

slight polay in steering rack on offside

Fail 15 Jan 2009 88,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brakes binding slightly

chip in windscreen

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight corrosioin to both outer sills and both rear outer wheel arches

slight polay in steering rack on offside

Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,670 miles

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

chip in winscreen

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

offside wiper split

Pass 5 Feb 2007 80,133 miles

rear brake application slightly inbalanced † †rear indicators starting to fade to white

Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,671 miles

see orignal advisories 412557736062

Fail 6 Feb 2006 72,671 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air box broken and noisey

front brake imbalance 17%

n/s/r tyre sidwall perished requires attention

o/s/r tyre perished and has a nail in tread

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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S985 LKN is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S985 LKN, 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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S985 LKN is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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