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R163 CVV

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,292 mi
Last recorded81,292 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2009 81,292 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front no; plate fading

noise from engine area

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,283 miles

o/s/f indactor lamp damaged

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,775 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2006 61,943 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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R163 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R163 CVV, 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 R163 CVV registered?

R163 CVV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R163 CVV safe to buy?

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