1998 Vauxhall Arena 2.5 LWB 2.5L Heavy oil · R277 BBA
1998 Vauxhall Arena 2.5 LWB (2.5L, heavy oil). First registered 08/01/1998. Recorded mileage 54,540 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ARENA 2.5 LWB
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/10/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/03/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- HEAVY OIL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2499cc
R277 BBA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 54,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R277 BBA Mileage History
- 10/11/202153,209 mi
- 26/06/202354,173 mi+964 mi
- 28/09/202454,518 mi+345 mi
- 18/10/202454,540 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 453 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R277 BBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Arena 2.5 Lwb (R277 BBA) between November 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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