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P884 OKO

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,368 mi
Last recorded120,368 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 OKO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,368 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 120,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

o/s headlight glass holed

Pass 27 Sep 2011 120,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s headlight glass holed

Pass 10 Apr 2010 117,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 117,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2009 110,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 104,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 98,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 92,387 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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P884 OKO is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P884 OKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P884 OKO registered?

P884 OKO is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P884 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P884 OKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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