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V393 EPW

2000 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

135,846 mi
Last recorded135,846 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Arena82,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV393 EPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 May 2016 135,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH BY SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING, ALL MARKED WITH RED PAINT... (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT MOUNT ON REAR LEAF SPRING, MARKED WITH RED PAINT... (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER AND OUTER SILL... (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING, MARKED WITH RED PAINT... (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING, MARKED WITH RED PAINT... (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FRONT MOUNTING POINT OF REAR SPRING, MARKED WITH RED PAINT... (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BOTH FRONT INNER RACK JOINTS... (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTER SILL... (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OUTER SILL... (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 133,044 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside sills corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 133,044 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside sills corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 125,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 125,782 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 121,843 miles

1/ slight damage to n/s steering rack 2/ o/s front brake slighty tight 3 n/s and o/s door step sills corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 119,107 miles

1. Slight play in n/s steering rack. 2. Slight binding on o/s front brake. 3. n/s rear wheel arch starting to corrode.

Pass 13 May 2010 118,611 miles

1/ o/s front brake slighty tight 2/ slight play in n/s steering rack 3/ slight exhaust blow at front joint

Fail 10 May 2010 118,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

1/ o/s front brake slighty tight 2/ slight play in n/s steering rack 3/ slight exhaust blow at front joint

Pass 28 May 2009 112,009 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 112,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 8 May 2009 111,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Wear evident-nearside of steering rack.

Pass 20 May 2008 107,331 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Fail 19 May 2008 107,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust corroding.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 101,507 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 101,444 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brakes binding on.

Nearside rear tyre under inflated.

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

Pass 24 May 2006 93,931 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 93,761 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear tyre just within tread requirements and two nails in tread.

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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V393 EPW is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V393 EPW, 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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V393 EPW is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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