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V505 PER

2000 Vauxhall Arena

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,394 mi
Last recorded111,394 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Arena82,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV505 PER
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 111,394 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion on step

Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,477 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2015 100,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to o/s/f sill but not in prescribed area

some play in steering when jacked up

Fail 16 Apr 2015 100,927 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,366 miles

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 23 May 2013 80,764 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,762 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,410 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,158 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,158 miles

brake noise from osf but can not see the brake pads

n/s inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 17 Apr 2009 77,158 miles

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

brake noise from osf but can not see the brake pads

n/s inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,169 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 75,169 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 68,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 68,818 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 64,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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V505 PER is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 V505 PER, 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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V505 PER is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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