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P671 WMJ

1997 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,322 mi
Last recorded52,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP671 WMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 52,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 50,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear chassis weak with corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2021 50,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear chassis weak with corrosion

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,894 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2020 49,892 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rad cap missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 47,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 47,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,016 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 45,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,645 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 41,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175-14C (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,153 miles

N/S/R/REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 21 Jan 2015 36,795 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 36,795 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,812 miles

o/s/rear tyre poor condition

some noise from o/s/rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jan 2014 33,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/rear tyre poor condition

some noise from o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,639 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,154 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside lower ball joint cover split

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 25 Jan 2012 26,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside lower ball joint cover split

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,129 miles

Offside indicator lens broken but not showing white light.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Oct 2010 22,129 miles

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

Offside indicator lens broken but not showing white light.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2009 20,712 miles

plastic tie round exhaust rubber keeping it supported

Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,764 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

Fail 8 Oct 2008 16,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,989 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 9,989 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 6,382 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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P671 WMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,387 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 P671 WMJ, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P671 WMJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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