MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for R280 GEG shows 12 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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