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R183 EGY

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,938 mi
Last recorded25,938 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 EGY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 25,938 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 25,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 20,702 miles

Exhaust rear corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 15,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 13,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,494 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 13,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 13,148 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,844 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 12,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 12,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,988 miles

emissions on limit

rattle from catalitic converter

Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,237 miles

exhaust rattle indicates a possible fault with the catalyctic converter ?

Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 10,340 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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R183 EGY is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R183 EGY, 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 R183 EGY registered?

R183 EGY is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R183 EGY safe to buy?

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