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R315 NDV

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,459 mi
Last recorded74,459 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 NDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 74,459 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 74,459 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

excess h/brake travel

front brake discs worn

p/steering belt perished

Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,669 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 70,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear number plate fading

excess h/brake travel

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,295 miles

both number plates damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2009 67,295 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both number plates damaged

excess h/brake travel

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,068 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2007 52,782 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 46,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f sill distorted

Fail 17 Nov 2006 46,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f sill distorted

Pass 25 Nov 2005 43,277 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 43,277 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R315 NDV 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 53.8%.

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 R315 NDV, 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 R315 NDV registered?

R315 NDV is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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