MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,004 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre unevenly worn - flat spot close to limit
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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R231 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R231 DNJ, 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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R231 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R231 DNJ safe to buy?
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