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R317 AEE

1997 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,582 mi
Last recorded45,582 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 AEE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,582 miles

Both front suspension lower wishbones are quite heavily corroded, have tapped at them to assess and I am sure that they are not structurally compromised at this point in time.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches both sides close to sills.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 45,582 miles

Both front suspension lower wishbones are quite heavily corroded, have tapped at them to assess and I am sure that they are not structurally compromised at this point in time.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight corrosion to rear wheel arches both sides close to sills.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 43,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,892 miles

Nearside rear brake effort down slightly.

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,892 miles

Nearside rear brake effort down slightly.

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,093 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,952 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 35,457 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,696 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket slightly fouling

Pass 3 May 2006 27,935 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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R317 AEE is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R317 AEE, 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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R317 AEE is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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