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R197 ANB

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,929 mi
Last recorded23,929 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 ANB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2014 23,929 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks in side walls

Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,585 miles

exhaust rattle

Pass 10 Jan 2012 20,302 miles

wheel rims have kerb damage

Pass 7 Jan 2011 18,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 17,250 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 15,874 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 14,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,057 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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R197 ANB is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R197 ANB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R197 ANB?

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What year was R197 ANB registered?

R197 ANB is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R197 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 ANB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R197 ANB have outstanding finance?

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