Vauxhall Arena

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 1998 2.5 diesel. 10 of 24 tests failed.

The defects inspectors cite

• The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
• A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
• A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
• Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
• A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
• A tyre cords visible or damaged

Before you buy one

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

• Suspension — 70% of its failures
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
• Brakes — 40% of its failures
  • A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
• Exhaust and emissions — 20% of its failures
• Steering — 20% of its failures
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
• Lights and electrics — 40% of its failures
  • A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
• Body and structure — 30% of its failures
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired