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S135 JBN

1999 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,264 mi
Last recorded108,264 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Arena82,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 JBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 108,264 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 108,264 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 120,372 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 102,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 93,869 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 93,860 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 84,574 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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S135 JBN is a 1999 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 1999 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 82,794 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 S135 JBN, 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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S135 JBN is a 1999 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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