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R134 VNO

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,041 mi
Last recorded94,041 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 VNO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 94,041 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,164 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt badly perished

front brake discs pitted

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside rear wheel arch corroded (but no sharp edges).

rear shock absorber dust covers unattached at top

Fail 28 Apr 2011 92,164 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt badly perished

front brake discs pitted

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside rear wheel arch corroded (but no sharp edges).

rear shock absorber dust covers unattached at top

Pass 18 May 2010 86,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 86,959 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 80,747 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

park brake feels rough

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,635 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes becoming uneven & binding

Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,531 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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R134 VNO 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 R134 VNO, 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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R134 VNO is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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