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T142 NPP

1999 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

264,317 mi
Last recorded264,317 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT142 NPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 264,317 miles

offside front outer sill rusty.

offside front seat deteriorated.

offside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,638 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front outer sill rusty.

offside front seat deteriorated.

offside rear tyre slightly perished on side wall.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,665 miles

Offside Front lower outer rill corroded.

Oil leak ()

nearside rear bumper missing

Fail 25 Jul 2016 89,663 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front lower outer rill corroded.

Oil leak ()

nearside rear bumper missing

Pass 17 Jul 2015 8,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

offside front jacking pioint corroded.

offside front tyre slightly perished.

Fail 15 Jul 2015 8,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

offside front jacking pioint corroded.

offside front tyre slightly perished.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 87,211 miles

Corrotion o/s front lower wing

O/s rear tailight slight damage

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight corrotion n/s rear spring eye mounting

Fail 18 Jun 2014 87,176 miles

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

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

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

Corrotion o/s front lower wing

O/s rear tailight slight damage

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight corrotion n/s rear spring eye mounting

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,613 miles

O/s front brake slight bind

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight corrotion o/s front lower wing

Slight rougthness to n/s rear wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 85,612 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

O/s front brake slight bind

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight corrotion o/s front lower wing

Slight rougthness to n/s rear wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,460 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 82,456 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 79,864 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,489 miles

slight play offside of steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front blank lens missing

Fail 2 Jul 2008 74,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front blank lens missing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,345 miles

play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 29 May 2007 72,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 69,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2006 69,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are heavily perishing

slight inbalance to rear brakes

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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T142 NPP is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc 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 T142 NPP, 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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T142 NPP is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 19 May 1999.

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