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R115 CVV

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 80,293 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrsion

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,046 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,027 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 67,001 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 53,547 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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R115 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R115 CVV, 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 R115 CVV registered?

R115 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R115 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 CVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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