1998 Vauxhall Arena 2.5L Diesel · S471 LSM
1998 Vauxhall Arena (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 86,265 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ARENA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2499cc
S471 LSM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2008
- 86,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S471 LSM Mileage History
- 28/08/200782,282 mi
- 29/08/200886,105 mi+3,823 mi
- 16/09/200886,265 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 3,778 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S471 LSM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Arena (S471 LSM) between August 2007 and September 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2008 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 (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”.
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