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R817 YPW

1997 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,002 mi
Last recorded115,002 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 YPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 115,002 miles

several corrosive spots on underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Oct 2008 115,002 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

several corrosive spots on underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2007 114,463 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 114,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 113,266 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 110,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only drivers seat fitted at time of test.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 8 Aug 2005 110,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

offside rear tyre tread depth low and starting to crack

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack

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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R817 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R817 YPW, 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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What year was R817 YPW registered?

R817 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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