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R250 SLH

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,814 mi
Last recorded26,814 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 SLH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 26,814 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,785 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 26,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,102 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,175 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 24,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 23,099 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 22,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,501 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,441 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,371 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,759 miles

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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R250 SLH is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R250 SLH, 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 R250 SLH registered?

R250 SLH is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R250 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 SLH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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