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R152 SJH

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,599 mi
Last recorded81,599 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 SJH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,599 miles

Front Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,476 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Forward chassis leg has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 72,452 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill near trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Forward chassis leg has surface corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,019 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion around fuel filler cap

corrosion in n/s inner door cill

corrosion in n/s outer cill

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion in o/s/ inner door cill

corrosion in o/s/ outer cill

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/door check strap broken

n/s/f o/s/f lower wishbones corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 60,019 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around fuel filler cap

corrosion in n/s inner door cill

corrosion in n/s outer cill

corrosion in n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion in o/s/ inner door cill

corrosion in o/s/ outer cill

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

n/s/door check strap broken

n/s/f o/s/f lower wishbones corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,210 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,616 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,143 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches very rusty

nearside mirror cover broken

rear exhaust box very poor slightly leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,789 miles

front discs inner edges pitted

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to un bond

rear silencer corroded

sump gasket weeping

Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs inner edges pitted

front lower suspension arm bushes starting to un bond

rear silencer corroded

sump gasket weeping

Pass 8 Nov 2007 45,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat not secure in belt !!!

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight wear in front nearside lower arm bush

surface corrosion on front suspension components and calipers †

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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R152 SJH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R152 SJH, 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 R152 SJH registered?

R152 SJH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R152 SJH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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