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R280 GEG

1997 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,021 mi
Last recorded97,021 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 GEG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 97,021 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear arches corroaded but no sharp edges

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,909 miles

Both rear arches corroaded, power steeing metal pipes corroaded,

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,909 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear arches corroaded, power steeing metal pipes corroaded,

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 95,211 miles

Both rear arches, and both undersills weakened by corrosion.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 92,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,607 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 66,443 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,443 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 61,000 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 61,000 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 15 Dec 2005 53,829 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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R280 GEG is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R280 GEG, 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

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What year was R280 GEG registered?

R280 GEG is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 December 1997.

Is R280 GEG safe to buy?

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