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R246 CUG

1997 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,931 mi
Last recorded88,931 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 CUG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2010 88,931 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 88,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,037 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight lips on outside edge of front discs

Pass 16 Feb 2008 71,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 60,743 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 60,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R246 CUG is a 1997 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R246 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 R246 CUG registered?

R246 CUG is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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