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R236 ACV

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,455 mi
Last recorded63,455 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 ACV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,455 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 54,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,156 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 36,156 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,722 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 29,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,373 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 26,373 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 24,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 24,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,919 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 21,028 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2005 21,028 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside door mirror insecure

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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R236 ACV is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R236 ACV, 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 R236 ACV registered?

R236 ACV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R236 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R236 ACV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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