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R151 AOR

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,651 mi
Last recorded122,651 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 AOR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 122,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 110,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside & nearside rear brake hoses have heavy pinch marks(indentations) in them possibly from brake hose clamps being left on for some time

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 110,453 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside & nearside rear brake hoses have heavy pinch marks(indentations) in them possibly from brake hose clamps being left on for some time

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise there is a 33% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Pass 26 Nov 2009 105,706 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 98,543 miles

boot wont open

Fail 22 Nov 2008 98,415 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

boot wont open

Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,357 miles

some brake reading fluctuation offside front brake advise brake disc warped

Fail 5 Dec 2007 88,166 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

some brake reading fluctuation offside front brake advise brake disc warped

Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,974 miles

Rear tyre treads low. 155/70x13

Pass 8 Dec 2005 71,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R151 AOR is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R151 AOR, 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 R151 AOR registered?

R151 AOR is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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