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R271 GFG

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,220 mi
Last recorded82,220 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 GFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,016 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2010 68,245 miles

O/s door mirror cover missing.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,831 miles

offside mirror cracked advise replacement

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,339 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 34,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,167 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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R271 GFG is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R271 GFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R271 GFG?

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What year was R271 GFG registered?

R271 GFG is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R271 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R271 GFG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R271 GFG have outstanding finance?

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