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V790 FPY

2000 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,267 mi
Last recorded128,267 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Arena82,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV790 FPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 128,267 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2013 128,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 115,720 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 115,612 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,692 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 101,674 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,705 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,511 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 78,511 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,064 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2007 62,952 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2007 62,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 54,449 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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V790 FPY is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V790 FPY, 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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V790 FPY is a 2000 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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