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R131 VLL

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,964 mi
Last recorded43,964 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 VLL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 43,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 43,964 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 35,967 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 bulb N/W on upper stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 32,351 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 31,800 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 30,963 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 29,875 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 28,189 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,596 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,289 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking (inner tread)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,364 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,090 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 19,484 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 17,370 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,155 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 16,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,143 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,028 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 11,046 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 11,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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R131 VLL is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R131 VLL, 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 R131 VLL registered?

R131 VLL is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R131 VLL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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