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R179 LGH

1997 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,139 mi
Last recorded64,139 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 LGH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 64,139 miles

near side front tyre wall cracked

near side rear tyre wall cracked

Fail 1 May 2012 64,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

near side front tyre wall cracked

near side rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 10 May 2011 60,278 miles

nearside rear seatbelt latch cover missing

offside front tyre wall cracked

Fail 6 May 2011 60,278 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear seatbelt latch cover missing

offside front tyre wall cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 53,050 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outside wall.

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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R179 LGH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R179 LGH, 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 R179 LGH registered?

R179 LGH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R179 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 LGH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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