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R196 EGY

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,063 mi
Last recorded85,063 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 EGY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,063 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 85,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,424 miles

Offside outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,270 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 69,568 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 58,603 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 47,665 miles

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.

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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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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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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