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R234 CUG

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,165 mi
Last recorded92,165 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 CUG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 92,165 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 92,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 75,587 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 75,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 62,277 miles

n/s front tyre damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2005 62,117 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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R234 CUG is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R234 CUG, 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 R234 CUG registered?

R234 CUG is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R234 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 CUG shows 6 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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