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Vauxhall Arena

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,499 cc

R277 BBAMOT history

R277 BBA is a white diesel Vauxhall Arena first used on 8 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
54,540 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R277 BBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Arena
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R277 BBA was last recorded at 54,540 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Feb 2008: 47,770 miles, lower than 744,812 miles on 9 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,518 miles · 28 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,540 miles
  • 2023 – 54,173 miles
  • 2021 – 53,209 miles
  • 2020 – 53,186 miles
  • 2015 – 52,963 miles
  • 2014 – 52,442 miles
  • 2013 – 52,428 miles
  • 2012 – 52,410 miles
  • 2011 – 52,262 miles
  • 2010 – 52,125 miles
  • 2009 – 48,794 miles
  • 2008 – 47,770 miles
  • 2007 – 744,812 miles
  • 2006 – 45,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,540 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,540 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,540 miles
    Test number
    3627522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,518 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    3554696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,173 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,173 miles
    Test number
    2079429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,209 miles (+23)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    873565226626
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective bowl going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective bowl going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass53,186 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    242381100571
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective bowl dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail53,186 miles (+223)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    249366005850
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective bowl dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass52,963 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,963 miles
    Test number
    657878775017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhust back box loose on clamp
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  8. Fail52,961 miles (+519)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,961 miles
    Test number
    735273875090
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhust back box loose on clamp
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  9. Pass52,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,442 miles
    Test number
    768548954086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail52,442 miles (+14)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,442 miles
    Test number
    889798654033
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail52,428 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,428 miles
    Test number
    945500563043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass52,428 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,428 miles
    Test number
    955560163059
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass52,410 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    929054452044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,262 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    52,262 miles
    Test number
    478872741011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,125 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    312627750076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,794 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    222235259040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,770 miles (-697,042)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    663060558096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass744,812 miles (+699,652)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    744,812 miles
    Test number
    133050947459
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear bumper end cap missing (no sharpe edges)

  19. Pass45,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,160 miles
    Test number
    181239136462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R277 BBA

Does R277 BBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R277 BBA expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R277 BBA?
The MOT on R277 BBA expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R277 BBA done?
R277 BBA was recorded at 54,540 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 502 miles a year.
Has R277 BBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R277 BBA has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on R277 BBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R277 BBA find?
R277 BBA passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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