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Y631 XGS

2001 Vauxhall Arena

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

50,094 mi
Last recorded50,094 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY631 XGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 May 2017 50,094 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside slight corrosion of n/s sill

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,701 miles

advisery; offside front sill corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 46,692 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advisery; offside front sill corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 45,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,756 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 44,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

advisery ; nearside front door not fully closing

advisery; nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 14 Jan 2011 43,494 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

advisery ; nearside front door not fully closing

advisery; nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,218 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 42,159 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,763 miles

play in steering rack borderline.

Fail 15 Sep 2008 40,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

play in steering rack borderline.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,897 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y631 XGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Arena in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y631 XGS, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y631 XGS is a 2001 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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