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V493 MNK

1999 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,728 mi
Last recorded71,728 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 MNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,728 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 71,728 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Jan 2011 57,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,210 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 23,249 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe ferrule corroded

offside front flexi brake pipe ferrule corroded

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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V493 MNK is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 82,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V493 MNK, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V493 MNK is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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