MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,116 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both door mirror casings damaged
o/s/f indicator lens repaired with cellophane
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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R18 ASR is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue 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 R18 ASR, 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 R18 ASR registered?
R18 ASR is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R18 ASR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R18 ASR 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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