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R307 DNJ

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,578 mi
Last recorded121,578 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 DNJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leaks

o/s/r window broken

Fail 25 Jun 2013 121,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

o/s/r window broken

Pass 7 Aug 2012 113,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 104,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 97,482 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 94,395 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 91,351 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 91,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,295 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 84,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,977 miles

both sides door shuts slight corrison

Pass 10 Mar 2006 76,977 miles

nearside door mirror base cracked

surface rust on both door steps

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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R307 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R307 DNJ, 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 R307 DNJ registered?

R307 DNJ is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R307 DNJ safe to buy?

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