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V396 HYA

2000 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

35,320 mi
Last recorded35,320 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Arena82,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 HYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 35,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front outer sill holed not a prescribed area

Nearside side loading door will not open

Offside Front outer sill holed not a prescribed area

Fail 7 Jul 2020 35,320 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 165R/14C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front outer sill holed not a prescribed area

Nearside side loading door will not open

Offside Front outer sill holed not a prescribed area

Pass 15 May 2019 28,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill holed not prescribed area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

side loading door will not open

Fail 29 Apr 2019 28,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill holed not prescribed area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

side loading door will not open

Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,862 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill holed outside prescribed area

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 22,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 22,436 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 21,263 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 18,821 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2015 18,821 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,504 miles

general corrosion to body

Fail 4 Sep 2013 18,504 miles

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to body

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,160 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 16,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 11,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 10,254 miles

Corrosion in chassis.

Front brake discs corroded (Borderline)

Front suspension corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R Footbrake performance down slightly.

O/S/R Tyre deteriorated.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear suspension corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 10,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in chassis.

Front brake discs corroded (Borderline)

Front suspension corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/R Footbrake performance down slightly.

O/S/R Tyre deteriorated.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear suspension corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 8,379 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 6,924 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 6,129 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 6,128 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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V396 HYA is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V396 HYA, 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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V396 HYA is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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