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R165 OCK

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,879 mi
Last recorded30,879 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 OCK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2020 30,879 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 28,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 May 2015 19,406 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 18,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 18,155 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,077 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 16,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,282 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,398 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 13,520 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,653 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 10,561 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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R165 OCK is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R165 OCK, 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 R165 OCK registered?

R165 OCK is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R165 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 OCK shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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