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S891 ABN

1998 Vauxhall Arena

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,897 mi
Last recorded96,897 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Arena89,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 ABN
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2010 96,897 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,631 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 83,365 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 83,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 79,061 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 79,061 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S891 ABN is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena in White with a 2,499cc 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 S891 ABN, 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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S891 ABN is a 1998 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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