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V492 GCC

2000 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,021 mi
Last recorded104,021 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Arena82,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 GCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 104,021 miles

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

front pipe exhaust has a small leak

nsf headlamp reflector starting to discolour

nsr tyre close to legal limit

os outer sill showing signs of corrosion and will require welding in the future

osf brake disc corroded on inner face

osf lower wheel arch corroded and will require welding in the future

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 104,021 miles

front pipe exhaust has a small leak

nsf headlamp reflector starting to discolour

nsr tyre close to legal limit

os outer sill showing signs of corrosion and will require welding in the future

osf brake disc corroded on inner face

osf lower wheel arch corroded and will require welding in the future

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 103,391 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 103,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,785 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 101,785 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,449 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 99,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken held on by cable tie around the rubber mounting

Pass 12 Dec 2007 97,068 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 97,068 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 85,172 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 85,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 79,693 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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V492 GCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V492 GCC, 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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V492 GCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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