MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,477 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside mirror missing
passenger interior handle missing but can still be opened from inside vehicle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
high level brake lamp has segments inop
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Hi-Level stop lamp.Exhaust tailpipe corroded.
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R208 NSN is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R208 NSN, 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 R208 NSN?
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What year was R208 NSN registered?
R208 NSN is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R208 NSN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R208 NSN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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