MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,782 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
condition of exhaust system
condition of offside front tyre [sidewall]
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)
n/side front indicator lens cover missing
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside indicator lense cover missing
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?
Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R243 ACV is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 66,026 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R243 ACV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R243 ACV registered?
R243 ACV is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R243 ACV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R243 ACV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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