MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
both sides front tyres , although legal outer side walls very weak / suggest attn soon than later
both sides front wishbone bodies rusted / rusting
rear main cross member rusted / ruating at both stub axle points
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all tyre pressures very low
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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R280 LKX is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 R280 LKX, 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 LKX registered?
R280 LKX is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R280 LKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R280 LKX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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