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V869 FTD

1999 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,589 mi
Last recorded145,589 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 FTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,589 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 145,589 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened chaasis witin 30 cm of antiroll bar (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 142,380 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2014 142,380 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 140,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED ON OUTER WALL

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 140,152 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED ON OUTER WALL

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 137,734 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 134,992 miles

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

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2010 131,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 3 Oct 2009 128,643 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 128,643 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 125,581 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 125,579 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)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 121,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 115,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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V869 FTD is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V869 FTD, 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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What year was V869 FTD registered?

V869 FTD is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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