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R125 NCH

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 NCH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 97,930 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 97,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 90,953 miles

rear wheel archs rusty

rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 11 Feb 2009 83,546 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 83,546 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,891 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 70,891 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE N/S FRONT TYRE WORN BADLEY ON INNER EDGE /////////////////////////////////////////////////

ADVISE REAR SHOCK ADSORBERS TOP PART CASSINGS BROKEN //////////////////////////////////////

ADVISE REAR SILENCER VERY POOR CONDITION ////////////////////////////////////////////

Pass 10 Feb 2007 60,472 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 60,443 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2006 51,087 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 51,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R125 NCH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R125 NCH, 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 R125 NCH registered?

R125 NCH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R125 NCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 NCH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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