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V342 GPN

2000 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,344 mi
Last recorded32,344 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Arena82,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 GPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 32,344 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 32,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 31,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 31,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,132 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 23,419 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 23,419 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,226 miles

front brake discs corroded on friction surface

Fail 5 Oct 2010 21,226 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded on friction surface

Pass 3 Apr 2009 20,080 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 20,080 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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V342 GPN is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V342 GPN, 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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V342 GPN is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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