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R280 LKX

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,175 mi
Last recorded40,175 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 LKX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 40,175 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 39,743 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,749 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 38,749 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 38,175 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 37,378 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2012 36,814 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 36,814 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 35,673 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 34,960 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,977 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 27,502 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 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.

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