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R317 PRS

1998 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,326 mi
Last recorded73,326 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Arosa65,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 PRS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,326 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 73,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,660 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,372 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 60,372 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,724 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 56,724 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 52,904 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 52,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 45,457 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 45,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PRS is a 1998 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 65,306 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 R317 PRS, 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 28 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R317 PRS registered?

R317 PRS is a 1998 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R317 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 PRS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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