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R679 CHD

1998 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 CHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 82,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 7 Jul 2011 82,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,868 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished and worn

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall severely perished and worn

rear service brake readings very low

Pass 27 May 2009 59,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 57,127 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 57,127 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2007 53,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 53,287 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 49,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 49,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 46,680 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 46,680 miles

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

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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R679 CHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R679 CHD, 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 R679 CHD registered?

R679 CHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R679 CHD safe to buy?

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