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R104 HRF

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,104 mi
Last recorded75,104 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 HRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2009 75,104 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

vehicle is registered write off

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 31 Jan 2008 63,155 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 63,155 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,866 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 49,866 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 38,459 miles

advise front bumper

advise front number plate

advise nearside front hubcap missing

advise nearside lower arm rear bush

advise offside front inner wing shield adrift

advise old accident damage front end

advise rear number plate lights not sitting square

Fail 10 Jan 2006 38,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front bumber

advise front number plate

advise off side rear tyre side wall

advise old accident damage front end

advise rear number plate lights not sitting square

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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R104 HRF is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R104 HRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R104 HRF?

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What year was R104 HRF registered?

R104 HRF is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R104 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 HRF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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