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R284 ORM

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,304 mi
Last recorded61,304 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 ORM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 61,304 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 58,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 58,009 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired pivot arm seized (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated/insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/70/13T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from the gearbox selector shaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 51,344 miles

Brake performance not tested Unable due to risk of further damage to axle (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,161 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 47,052 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,980 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,878 miles

sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,585 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,316 miles

Slight corrosion n/s/r lower outer sill

Pass 5 Aug 2013 42,819 miles

Lower sills slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 42,794 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Lower sills slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,304 miles

Corrosion on rear arches

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,891 miles

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

slight oil leak/weep from engine & gearbox

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,850 miles

1 number plate light

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,975 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,500 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,157 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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R284 ORM is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R284 ORM, 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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R284 ORM is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R284 ORM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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