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V329 FGP

2000 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,970 mi
Last recorded114,970 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Arena82,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV329 FGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2014 114,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres out of shape

corrosion n/s/r sill

o/s/r rear lamp taped in

rear bumper end caps have been removed

rear doors secured shut ,rear is boarded out so cannot be inspected any way and has no passenger seats in rear

side door doesnot open either

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,266 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

drivers window not working

exhaust has slight corrosion

fuel filler neck damp poss leaking

fuel tank straps corroded

nsf steering arm has slight play

nsr wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 109,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

drivers window not working

exhaust has slight corrosion

fuel filler neck damp poss leaking

fuel tank straps corroded

nsf steering arm has slight play

nsr wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bon net difficult to open

both rear tyres out of shape

brake failure warning lamp on

damage to side door will not open fully but latches securely

Fail 22 Mar 2012 104,422 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bon net difficult to open

both rear tyres out of shape

brake failure warning lamp on

damage to side door will not open fully but latches securely

Fail 9 Aug 2010 96,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,221 miles

slight play both sides of steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2010 96,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

offside rear bumper damaged/split

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2009 92,320 miles

slight play both sides of steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2009 92,318 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2009 90,147 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 90,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,887 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 79,932 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 79,932 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre scrubbed

Pass 30 Dec 2005 68,014 miles

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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V329 FGP is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V329 FGP, 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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V329 FGP is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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