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V154 JOD

2000 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,877 mi
Last recorded75,877 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Arena82,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV154 JOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,877 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 75,771 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,399 miles

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

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

Surface cracks to off side rear tyre.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 66,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Surface cracks to off side rear tyre.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 60,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside cargo door does not open

Fail 21 Jan 2012 60,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside cargo door does not open

Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,444 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 47,444 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,232 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated- still legible at time of test.

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 41,227 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriated- still legible at time of test.

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 35,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front corner of bumper cracked and broken - not likely to cause injury at time of test.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,784 miles

nearside front corner of bumper cracked and broken - not likely to cause injury at time of test.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,713 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,567 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 25,567 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,295 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V154 JOD is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 82,978 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 V154 JOD, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V154 JOD is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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