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T202 VRE

1999 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,666 mi
Last recorded153,666 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT202 VRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 153,666 miles

Both headlamps stonechipped. Both front indicator lamps cracked. N/side rear tyre close to tread limit. Both front tyres on 3mm.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 130,596 miles

advisory items still stand

Fail 5 Mar 2007 130,596 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front flasher lenses cracked †front bumper damaged n/s

Pass 1 Feb 2006 111,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

REAR BRAKE OUT OF BALANCE BY 46% †LOW READING O/S/R FOOT AND HAND BRAKE

Fail 27 Jan 2006 111,241 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

low foot and hand brake readings o/s/r †rear brakes out of balance by 69%

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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T202 VRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T202 VRE, 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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T202 VRE is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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