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T153 AJH

1999 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,366 mi
Last recorded113,366 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 AJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,366 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

n/s side door badly corroded

n/s/f door corroded

n/s/f inner arch badly corroded

n/s/f sill end badly corroded

n/s/r arch badly corroded

nearside front wiper split

o/s/f door corroded

o/s/f inner arch badly corroded

rear service brake effort lower than expected

Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

nsf indicator damaged

osr light damaged

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

underside rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2015 112,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

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

Oil leak

nsf indicator damaged

osr light damaged

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

underside rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2014 110,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 110,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 108,854 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear and offside rear fixed spring shackle prescribed areas are very corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 108,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear and offside rear fixed spring shackle prescribed areas are very corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 106,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 106,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 104,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wipers split

crack in o/s/r light lens

n/s lower wing mirror glass missing

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/r door upper latch faulty

o/s/f stabiliser bar bolt missing

rear wheel arches rusty

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 20 Jul 2011 104,156 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wipers split

crack in o/s/r light lens

n/s lower wing mirror glass missing

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/r door upper latch faulty

o/s/f stabiliser bar bolt missing

rear wheel arches rusty

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel arches rusty

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jul 2010 100,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel arches rusty

slight roughness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jun 2009 95,265 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 95,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack in o/s/r light lens

fluid residue on power steering pipes

n/s lower wing mirror glass missing

o/s/r tyre cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,700 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 91,696 miles

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

o/s/r light lense cracked not showing white light

Pass 13 Jun 2007 88,709 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 88,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 88,455 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 83,895 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 83,708 miles

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

Front discs rigged

Front pads low

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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T153 AJH is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T153 AJH, 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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T153 AJH is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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