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R305 PAS

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,337 mi
Last recorded93,337 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 PAS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,337 miles

Nearside & offside rear wheel arch panels corroded

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside door mirror damaged but securely mounted

Fail 15 Nov 2010 93,337 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside & offside rear wheel arch panels corroded

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside door mirror damaged but securely mounted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 87,017 miles

Front power steering pipes slightly corroded

Offside rear wheel arch panel corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2009 87,017 miles

Front power steering pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear wheel arch panel corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,826 miles

damage to nearside rear light lense

Fail 10 Nov 2008 79,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

damage to nearside rear light lense

Pass 15 Nov 2007 73,379 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,141 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 64,924 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 64,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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R305 PAS is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R305 PAS, 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 R305 PAS registered?

R305 PAS is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R305 PAS safe to buy?

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