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R150 RRK

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,212 mi
Last recorded22,212 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 RRK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 22,212 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 22,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 21,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 55,377 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2011 20,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2011 20,681 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 134,636 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 18,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,695 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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R150 RRK 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 81.8%.

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 R150 RRK, 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 R150 RRK registered?

R150 RRK is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R150 RRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 RRK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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