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R146 NRD

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,363 mi
Last recorded35,363 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 NRD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 35,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,309 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,954 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,677 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 28,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2016 25,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working re attached multiplug on back of light lense (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working reattached multiplug on back of light lense (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,624 miles

All 4 tyres carcking on tread and sidewalls.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,887 miles

all four tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 11,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

all tyres are perrished on outside edges

car tested in wet

front discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2009 11,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perishing on edges

right hand rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,480 miles

all tyres perishing on edges

right hand rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Sep 2008 11,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 10,755 miles

front brake imballance is 23% advise inspection maximum is 25%

Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,417 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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R146 NRD is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R146 NRD, 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 R146 NRD registered?

R146 NRD is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R146 NRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 NRD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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