MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,063 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both rear arches are corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S front tyre worn unevenly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under body corrosion
Offside outer sill corroded but not excessive
bothside front brake discs badly worn
bothside wiper blades smearing
nearside front tyre worn from inner edge
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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R196 EGY is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R196 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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How do I check the history of R196 EGY?
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What year was R196 EGY registered?
R196 EGY is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 October 1997.
Is R196 EGY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R196 EGY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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