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R250 AVW

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,079 mi
Last recorded16,079 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 160,008 miles

dipstick broken (end missing)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play o/s and n/s steering rack

steering rack suspect leaking fluid

Fail 18 Sep 2008 160,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

dipstick broken (end missing)

slight play o/s and n/s steering rack

steering rack suspect leaking fluid

Pass 5 Sep 2007 146,310 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 146,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 21 Sep 2006 139,257 miles

crack in windscreen 38mm in zone "B"

Fail 21 Sep 2006 139,257 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

crack in windscreen 38mm in zone "B"

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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R250 AVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 89,410 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 R250 AVW, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R250 AVW registered?

R250 AVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R250 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 AVW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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